Forklift Operator

Davita Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal food packaging industry is seeking skilled forklift operators for their Hammond, Indiana facility. This position involves handling heavy steel coils and operating various lift trucks. The role offers a competitive starting wage of $23.27 per hour, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision

1 week of vacation and 11 paid holidays

401K with a match

Quality training to further develop

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years forklift driving experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass certification test.

Responsibilities

• Moving steel coils in excess of 10,000 lbs.
• Loading and unloading trucks and products using forklifts.
• Performing daily forklift safety inspections.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Starting wage: $23.27 per hour plus shift premium

Shift: 2nd Shift - 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

What we offer you:

• Pay starting at $23.27 per hour plus shift premium
• Outstanding benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 1 week of vacation and 11 paid holidays, 401K with a match, plus many more
• A safe environment. We have the lowest accident rates in the industry!
• Quality training to further develop you
• Room to grow - we promote 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.

What you'll do:

• Moving steel coils in excess of 10,000 lbs.
• Moving other products and supplies utilizing various size lift trucks
• Loading and unloading steel coils on a coating production line
• Loading and unloading trucks with forklift, including steel coils utilizing the coil truck
• Utilize finished goods tracking system when loading or storing finished product
• Perform daily forklift safety inspection
• Check incoming materials, delivery tickets, requisitions, and other records to ensure correct delivery and quantity of material
• Other duties as assigned by management

We need you to have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing facility
• A minimum of two years 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.

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.