Lift Truck Operator - CH0224

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

2 weeks vacation

401k with match

HSA

Pet insurance

Telemedicine

Eyewear reimbursement

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Breinigsville, PA, is seeking a forklift operator to load/unload, prepare materials, and support production and shipping. The role requires forklift certification and experience, with reliable English comprehension for instructions.

Starting wage is $27.38 per hour plus a $1.75 shift differential, with overtime after 40 hours. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path for growth within a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years working as a forklift operator in manufacturing or warehousing.
• Able to demonstrate forklift driving and pass certification.
• Able to read, comprehend, and follow English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hyster sit-down forklift with cascade attachments.
• Load and unload finished product, dunnage, aluminum coils, etc., on/from trucks.
• Prepare finished can or sheet material for transfer to other departments.
• Remove coil loads and other materials from trucks as they are delivered.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Tools

Hyster forklift

Job description

Starting wage is $27.38 per hour plus $1.75 shift differential Shift: 10P – 6A, Sunday – Thursday

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $27.38 per hour $1.75 shift differential
• Quarterly bonus based on group efficiency, safety, housekeeping, and quality metrics. Up to 11 percent bonus on top of base wage!
• Overtime available after 40 hours worked in a week
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 2 weeks of vacation, 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days
• 401k with 3 percent match
• HSA after 30 days
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs - Hinge Health and Regenexx, telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension
• Eligible reimbursement after 90 days for prescription safety glasses
• Company paid customized ear plugs
• Steel toed boots reimbursement offered, but not required

Culture of advancement and growth

We invest in you with on-the-job training, trade school classes and tuition reimbursement as needed

Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering

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

Breinigsville has one of the youngest workforces across Silgan

What you’ll do:

• Operate Hyster sit-down forklift with cascade attachments
• Load and unload finished product, dunnage, aluminum coils, etc., on/from trucks
• Prepare finished can or sheet material for transfer to other departments
• Remove coil loads and other materials from trucks as they are delivered
• Assist the production, shipping, and receiving operations

We need you to have:

• 1 or more years working as a Forklift Operator in a Manufacturing or Warehousing environment
• Ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass the certification required
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English

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.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.