Forklift Operator

Silgan Containers; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging and containers manufacturing sector is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team in Minnesota. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits, including training and bonuses. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and a high school diploma, responsible for loading and transporting materials within the facility while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Quarterly incentive bonuses

2 weeks vacation plus 10 paid holidays

Company provided toolbox

Monthly incentives for gift cards

On-the-job training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass certification.
• 6 months-2 years of forklift driving work experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks with finished sheet metal.
• Prepare finished goods for transfer to other departments.
• Transport unfinished and finished product throughout the plant.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Manufacturing facility experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Pay is $27.41 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential

Shift: 6PM – 6AM and Rotating (2-2-3 shift)

What We Offer You

• Pay is $27.41 per hour
• $1.00 shift differential for night shift
• Overtime available
• Quarterly incentive bonuses based on safety training completion + plant incidents
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 401k with a 6 percent match, HSA available after 30 days
• 2 weeks vacation including 5 days reserved for the Holiday shut down for the week of 4th of July, the week of Thanksgiving, the week of Christmas through New Years plus 10 paid holidays
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance and Hinge Health
• Company provided toolbox plus tool replacements
• Company paid uniform, prescription safety glasses, and customized ear molds
• 1x year shoe voucher + insoles (steel toed boots not required)
• We invest in you with on-the-job training, classes and tuition reimbursement as needed
• You'll be appreciated for your hard work and celebrated for reaching team goals
• Onsite market for food, desserts, snacks, drinks, coffee, etc.
• Monthly incentives to earn gift cards
• Free swag + water bottle
• 6PM – 6AM shift (work 36 hours 1 week and 48 hours plus overtime 1 week)
• Culture of advancement and growth
• 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

• 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
• Transport unfinished and finished product throughout the plant and supply the production lines with raw materials
• Empty scrap tubs of metal waste
• Assist in taking inventory and prepare orders for shipment as needed
  
  

We Need You To Have

• Ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass the certification test if not already certified
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a manufacturing facility
• 6 months-2 years of forklift driving work experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended period, while running machinery up to 12 hours
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds
  
  

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 Containers 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 Containers is a drug-free workplace.

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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