Night Forklift Operator - 12h Shifts, $20.90/hr + Benefits

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Medical, dental, vision benefits

2 weeks vacation

10 paid holidays

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Internal promotions

Safety program: Drive to Zero Injuries

Energy-efficient Burlington facility

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Burlington, IA seeks a Forklift Operator to safely move materials and support production, shipping, and receiving. This role operates multiple forklifts, loads trucks, and prepares goods for transfer across departments.

The job requires at least six months forklift experience in a manufacturing setting, with certification achievable if not currently certified. We value safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Minimum six months forklift driving on sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass certification if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Operate G-5 Royal T-250, Hester Spacesaver, and CAT T-50 forklifts.
• Load trucks with finished sheet metal.
• Load cut sheet material onto platforms for dispatch through lines.
• Prepare finished goods for transfer to other departments.
• Remove coil loads and other materials from trucks as delivered.
• Assist production, shipping and receiving operations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Job description

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Burlington, IA seeks a Forklift Operator to safely move materials and support production, shipping, and receiving. This role operates multiple forklifts, loads trucks, and prepares goods for transfer across departments.

The job requires at least six months forklift experience in a manufacturing setting, with certification achievable if not currently certified. We value safety and teamwork.