Production Specialist - Kenosha, WI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

Vacation & Holidays (10 paid)

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is seeking a Warehouse/Lift Truck Operator for on-site work in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The role covers 2nd and 3rd shifts with a continuous 6PM–6AM 4 days on/4 days off option, and starting pay of $25.70 per hour with shift differentials.

A strong safety culture and career growth are emphasized, including on-the-job training and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator license.
• Read and understand Shipping Orders, Bills of Lading, Packing Slips, Invoices, etc.
• Operate lift trucks and equipment with safety and quality as priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lift truck and yard truck including daily OSHA inspections.
• Follow safe charging and refueling procedures for lift trucks and yard trucks.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory; maintain a clean warehouse.
• Run the Palletizer and perform quality product checks.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Lift Truck Operation

Safety Awareness

Reading Shipping Orders

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Electric Lift Trucks

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Starting pay of $25.70 per hour plus $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift, $1.00 for 3rd.

• 2nd Shift- 3:00PM – 11:30PM M- F
• 3rd Shift- 11:00PM - 7:30AM, starts Sunday evening at 11:00 PM and last shift ends on Friday morning at 7:30 AM
• Continuous Shift - 6PM to 6AM, 4 days on and 4 days off

What We Offer You

• Starting pay of $25.70 per hour
• $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift, $1.00 for 3rd
• Overtime available
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, prorated vacation and 10 paid holidays, 401k with a 3 percent match, HSA available after your first full month
• Quarterly bonus potential based on safety, waste, quality, and productivity performance
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs (Hinge Health and Regenexx) telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and more
• Culture of advancement and growth - 40 percent of plant management were promoted from within
• We invest in you with on-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed
• An opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with a multi-cultural and diverse team
• We care about your safety, which means we do what is needed to protect our employees and that's reflected in our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative results.
• Kenosha is Silgan's first facility to achieve zero waste to landfill in 2020.

What You'll Do

• Maintenance of lift truck and yard truck, including daily OSHA inspections and documentation of such.
• Understand and follow safe charging and refueling of lift trucks and yard trucks.
• Use and follow proper lift truck aisles.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory.
• Maintain a clean and neat warehouse.
• Run the Palletizer
• Perform quality product checks
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Auto req ID

486610BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• We need you to have:
• Ability to earn and maintain Lift Truck Operators license. Electric lift trucks will be used for moving product in warehouse and to load/unload shipments.
• Must operate all equipment making safety and quality a priority.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions. Must be able to read and understand Shipping Orders, Bills of Lading, Packing Slips, Invoices, etc.

Who We Are

America's largest metal food packaging producer.

A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

City*

Kenosha

State*

Wisconsin

Job_Category

Supply Chain

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Silgan Containers