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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
What we offer you :
Pay rate is $24.18 per hour.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
1 week after 1200 hours worked, 2 weeks after years.
11 paid holidays.
401k retirement savings plan
Health and Welfare Plan.
Company-paid customized earplugs.
Culture of advancement and growth.
We invest in you with on-the-job training, trade school classes, and tuition reimbursement.
We care about your safety, which means we do what's needed to protect our employees, and that's reflected in the results of our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative.
What you'll do :
Safely operate electric sit-down lift-trucks.
Maintain a supply of materials to workstations and transport / put away finished goods.
Load / unload inbound and outbound semi-trailers and railcars while verifying accuracy via bill of lading.
Accurately prepare, maintain, and submit reports and records as required.
Maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
Champion safety and quality, reporting all accidents or damage to material or equipment.
Assist all production, shipping / receiving operations as directed by members of management.
Work with a 'Best in Class' team to continue driving and developing ways to improve operations.
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities
We need you to have :
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a manufacturing facility.
A minimum of six months of forklift driving work experience operating sit-down forklifts
If not currently certified, the ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass the certification test.
Who we are :
America's largest metal food packaging producer.
A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.
Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.
Salary : $24
