Forklift Operator: Stable Manufacturing Career

Silgan Containers; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Industry leader

Hands-on role

Skill development

Safety-focused

Long-term career

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring a Forklift Operator to move materials, load trucks, and support production, shipping, and receiving. This hands-on role offers steady hours in a leading metal food packaging company.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork. Starting pay is $25.34 per hour with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated forklift operating experience.
• Ability to complete forklift certification if not already certified.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate different types of forklifts to move raw materials, finished goods, and work‑in‑process materials throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Load trucks with finished sheet metal and prepare products for shipment.
• Load cut‑sheet material onto platforms for transport through manufacturing production lines.
• Prepare finished goods for transfer to other departments.
• Unload coil loads, raw materials, and other supplies from incoming delivery trucks.
• Supply production lines with raw materials and ensure materials are available to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Transport unfinished and finished products between production, storage, and shipping areas.
• Empty scrap tubs and safely dispose of metal waste in designated areas.
• Assist with inventory counts, material tracking, and order preparation as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies, forklift operating procedures, and manufacturing guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift operating experience

Six months to two years forklift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring a Forklift Operator to move materials, load trucks, and support production, shipping, and receiving. This hands-on role offers steady hours in a leading metal food packaging company.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork. Starting pay is $25.34 per hour with opportunities for growth.