Forklift Operator Job at Silgan Containers in Burlington

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• Work 2-2-3 schedule: You will work 2 days, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 days of work
• Overtime as needed
  
  

Join us as a Forklift Operator!

Your Work Schedule

• 12 hour shift on a rotating schedule
• Work 2-2-3 schedule: You will work 2 days, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 days of work
• Overtime as needed
  
  

What We Offer You

• Starting pay is $20.39 per hour plus shift differential
• Outstanding benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 2 weeks of vacation and 10 paid holidays
• Automatic enrollment in a 401k plan with an employer match to help you plan for the future.
• We invest in you with on the job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed
• 33 percent of our salaried staff have been promoted from within
• We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results.
• Burlington is one of Silgan’s newest facilities, built with energy efficiency in mind.
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Operate a G-5 Royal T-250, Hester Spacesaver, and CAT T-50 forklifts
• Load trucks with finished sheet metal
• Load cut sheet material onto platforms for dispatch through the manufacturing lines
• Prepare finished goods for transfer to other departments
• Remove coil loads and other materials from trucks as they are delivered
• Assist the production, shipping, and receiving operations
  
  

We Need You To Have

• 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.
  
  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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