Material Handler

Silgan Plastic Food Containers; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastic Food Containers in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Night Shift Material Handler. The role involves supplying forming lines with materials, loading pallets, and warehouse duties. You will maintain safety standards, communicate across shifts, and handle up to 50 pounds while standing on concrete during 12-hour shifts.

The position requires rotation: 7:00pm–7:00am with a 2-2-3 schedule; prior experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment is a plus.

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Night shift position: 7:00pm - 7:00am (Rotational schedule; 2-2-3)

Supplies forming lines with necessary materials. Packages and warehouses product in accordance with customer specifications and/or written instructions. Material handlers report directly to the Production Supervisor and report indirectly to the Warehouse/ Logistics Supervisor.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supplies forming lines with raw material and packaging supplies


• Removes product from forming lines and printers


• Loads pallet onto empty tipper


• Completes inventory tags correctly and legibly


• Warehouses product in accordance with requirements


• Conducts all duties in accordance with plant safety requirements


• Maintains effective communication between shifts


• Responsible for food safety


• Works 12-hour shifts standing on concrete


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis


• Go up steps periodically throughout the day


• Able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment


• Performs other duties required by the QMS, as assigned

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.