Operator to Mechanic Trainee: Cross-Train & Grow

Silgan Containers; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Dental, vision, life and AD&D, and LTD

401k with match

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Mechanic Trainee / Operator to start a long-term career path. Begin as an Operator to gain hands-on mechanical experience and grow into a Mechanic role in as little as six months.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and lifelong learning in a state-of-the-art facility. We offer hands-on training across multiple production functions, with opportunities to advance, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that promotes from within.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a Lift Truck Operator license.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and reliability.
• Able to read and understand shipping orders, bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, etc.
• Willing to participate in cross-training across production functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lift trucks and yard trucks, including daily OSHA checks and documentation.
• Follow safe charging/refueling procedures for lift trucks.
• Operate equipment in designated lift truck aisles and ensure safety.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
• Operate the Palletizer and run quality product checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Lift truck operation

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Lift truck

Palletizer

Yard truck

Job description

Silgan Containers in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Mechanic Trainee / Operator to start a long-term career path. Begin as an Operator to gain hands-on mechanical experience and grow into a Mechanic role in as little as six months.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and lifelong learning in a state-of-the-art facility. We offer hands-on training across multiple production functions, with opportunities to advance, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that promotes from within.