Night-Shift Forklift & Packaging Technician

Silgan White Cap Corp; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Career Growth

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Champaign, IL is seeking a Packaging & Inventory Technician I for the night shift. You will operate forklifts and packaging equipment, ensure accurate inventory, and maintain safe material handling across the facility.

The role uses scanners and control systems; you will monitor packaging lines, perform quality checks, and support inventory reconciliation on a 12‑hour rotating schedule with a $1 night premium.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing, warehouse, or forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use computers, tablets, scanners, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Perform pallet put-away and inventory movements.
• Label and verify finished product shipments.
• Operate stretch wrappers, labeling equipment, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Monitor robotic palletizers and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
• Respond to and resolve routine AGV and robot alarms.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with inventory reconciliation.
• Load packaging materials and supplies into equipment.
• Perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Observe product quality and report concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and food safety requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Quality compliance

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Silgan Closures in Champaign, IL is seeking a Packaging & Inventory Technician I for the night shift. You will operate forklifts and packaging equipment, ensure accurate inventory, and maintain safe material handling across the facility.

The role uses scanners and control systems; you will monitor packaging lines, perform quality checks, and support inventory reconciliation on a 12‑hour rotating schedule with a $1 night premium.