Material Handler

Silgan Containers; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Night Shift Material Handler in Fort Smith, Arkansas. You will support forming lines with raw materials and packaging supplies, unload and store products, and keep accurate inventory tags.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to the plant's QMS while maintaining cross-shift communication and meeting production needs. Expect a 12-hour night schedule (7:00pm–7:00am) under a 2-2-3 rotation; lifting up to 50 pounds; standing on concrete in a

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Requires ability to stand for 12-hour shifts on concrete.
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Must follow plant safety requirements.

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 per requirements
• Maintains effective communication between shifts
• Responsible for food safety
• Performs other duties required by the QMS, as assigned

Skills

Material handling

Safety compliance

Team communication

12-hour shifts

Lifting 50 lbs

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.