Production Specialist

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Bonus potential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) with match

HSA

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Telemedicine

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Production Specialist to support forklift operations, material handling, inventory control, and quality checks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Starting pay is $25.70 per hour with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts, plus a continuous shift option. Overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Certified Forklift Operator.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, material handling, shipping and receiving, or forklift operation.
• Commitment to workplace safety and product quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and dependability.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily OSHA forklift inspections and maintain required documentation.
• Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Follow safe charging and refueling procedures for lift trucks and yard trucks.
• Operate within designated forklift travel lanes and warehouse traffic patterns.
• Assist with inventory control, cycle counts, and material movement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Operate palletizing equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections and product checks.
• Read and process shipping orders, bills of lading, invoices, and packing slips.
• Support shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production activities as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Safety minded

Dependable

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Production Specialist – Silgan Containers

Location: Kenosha, WI
Starting Pay: $25.70 per hour

Shift differentials: 2nd Shift (3:00PM–11:30PM) +$0.50per hour; 3rd Shift (11:00PM–7:30AM) +$1.00per hour; Continuous Shift (6:00PM–6:00AM, 4Days On / 4Days Off).

Overview

Silgan Containers, America’s largest metal food packaging manufacturer, is seeking dependable, safety‑focused Production Specialists. The role involves production, warehouse, forklift operation, material handling, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and quality inspection in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily OSHA forklift inspections and maintain required documentation.
• Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Follow safe charging and refueling procedures for lift trucks and yard trucks.
• Operate within designated forklift travel lanes and warehouse traffic patterns.
• Assist with inventory control, cycle counts, and material movement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Operate palletizing equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections and product checks.
• Read and process shipping orders, bills of lading, invoices, and packing slips.
• Support shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production activities as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• Certified Forklift Operator.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, material handling, shipping and receiving, or forklift operation.
• Commitment to workplace safety and product quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and dependability.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities.
• Quarterly bonus potential based on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction goals.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and on‑the‑job training.
• Telemedicine and wellness programs.
• Pet insurance options.
• State‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility.
• Diverse, team‑oriented work environment.
• Strong culture of promotion from within.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 that would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.