Palletizer & Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a full-time production worker to operate a can palletizer, package cans, and assist with line maintenance on a 6:00pm–6:00am schedule. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, reading blueprints, and using basic measuring tools. Forklift certification is required or obtainable.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic mechanical tools to include measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Ability to read, understand and work from blueprints and technical manuals.
• Able to get forklift certified.
• Able to work 6:00pm-6:00am on a 2-2-3 schedule.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work up to 12 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety regulations and directives.
• Package product to required specifications.
• Operate can palletizer and package cans into pallets and boxes.
• Place sleeves in cartons or snakewrap on pallet as required.
• Manually load shells into equipment as required.
• Complete forms and reports manually and electronically.
• Assist Line Mechanics in basic repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Operate forklift to assist Line Mechanics and fill in for Shipper/Warehouser when required.
• Perform misc./utility duties as needed and maintain clean work area.
• Assist in training other employees and attend training sessions.
• Exercise proper care of company property.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Able to work at heights

Able to work with little supervision

Able to work at high speeds and multit

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Measuring equipment

Basic mechanical tools

Blueprints/Technical manuals

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a full-time production worker to operate a can palletizer, package cans, and assist with line maintenance on a 6:00pm–6:00am schedule. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, reading blueprints, and using basic measuring tools. Forklift certification is required or obtainable.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with occasional overtime.