Forklift/Machine Operation

Silgan-Closures; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Career Growth

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Champaign, IL seeks a Packaging & Inventory Technician I for the night shift. This role operates forklifts and packaging lines to move materials, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure product quality in a safe environment.

You will handle labeling, palletizing, and monitoring AGVs, while performing minor maintenance and troubleshooting. A high school diploma and forklift experience are preferred, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred in manufacturing/warehouse environments.
• Ability to operate forklifts, packaging equipment, and basic mechanical tasks.
• Comfort with using computers, tablets, scanners, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods.
• Perform pallet put-away and inventory movements.
• Label and verify finished product shipments and loads.
• Monitor packaging equipment, stretch wrappers, conveyors, and AGVs/robot alarms.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and participate in inventory reconciliation.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Team orientation

Computer & scanner use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment

AGVs/robot alarms monitoring

Job description

Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) - Night ShiftSilgan Closures - Champaign, ILAre you looking for a stable career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a schedule that provides built-in time off? Silgan Closures is seeking a Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) to join our team on night shift .Pay & SchedulePay Range: $21.13 - $23.25 per hourNight Shift Premium: Additional $1.00 per hourSchedule: 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 scheduleWork 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 daysThe following week: off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 daysNight Shift PositionNo Mandatory OvertimeBenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysLife InsuranceDisability CoverageEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Assistance OpportunitiesWellness ProgramsCareer Growth and Advancement OpportunitiesPosition SummaryThe Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) is responsible for the final packaging, staging, inventory movement, and storage of finished goods. This position operates forklifts and packaging equipment while ensuring product quality, accurate inventory control, and safe material handling throughout the facility.Essential ResponsibilitiesOperate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facilityPerform pallet put-away and inventory movementsLabel and verify finished product shipmentsOperate stretch wrappers, labeling equipment, conveyors, and packaging equipmentMonitor robotic palletizers and automated guided vehicles (AGVs)Respond to and resolve routine AGV and robot alarmsMaintain inventory accuracy and assist with inventory reconciliationLoad packaging materials and supplies into equipmentPerform minor machine adjustments and troubleshootingObserve product quality and report concernsMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work areaFollow all safety, quality, GMP, and food safety requirementsQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED preferredManufacturing, warehouse, or forklift experience preferredForklift experience strongly preferredBasic mechanical aptitudeAbility to use computers, tablets, scanners, and other electronic devicesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong attention to detail and commitment to safetyPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a 12-hour shiftAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 poundsAbility to work in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying temperaturesWhy Silgan?At Silgan, our employees are the key to our success. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, a safe work environment, and opportunities for career growth. Join a team that values teamwork, quality, safety, and employee development.Apply today and become part of the Silgan team!LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe 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.EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability