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Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a productive general production worker in Saint Joseph, MO. Responsibilities include operating semi-automatic equipment, palletizing finished goods, and performing cleanup duties while adhering to safety and quality standards.

You'll train toward forklift and packaging operator certifications, read blueprints, and handle routine paperwork. Prior manufacturing experience is a plus, with strong math and English skills to support accurate

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with decimals and fractions.
• Good English speaking and writing skills.
• Experience using computers, copiers, calculators, scanners, and printers.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine operator functions, including feeding materials into semi-automatic equipment.
• Operate palletizer to stack finished product on pallets.
• Complete cleanup tasks, parts sorting, and relieve other operators as needed.
• Train to become certified Forklift Driver, Palletizer, and Packaging Operator.
• Read blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Follow safety and quality procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Copiers

Calculators

Scanners

Printers

Computer use

Job description

Perform general production functions, to include performing various clean-up tasks, can-sorting, relieve other operations and complete necessary paperwork for proper documentation, while following all safety and quality procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform machine operator functions to include feeding materials into and operating semi-automatic equipment
• Perform palletizer operator functions to include operation of semi-automatic equipment to stack finished product on pallets
• Various clean-up tasks, part sorting, and filling in for operators when needed
• Train to become a certified Forklift Driver, Palletizer, and Packaging Operator
• Read blueprints and drawings, handbook specifications, equipment manuals, part lists, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, use decimals and fractions
• Good English speaking and writing skills
• Experience using computers, copiers, calculators, scanners, and printers

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods 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.

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.