Truck Driver

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation seeks a warehouse operator to assist in receiving and storing materials, loading outgoing trucks, shuttling product between locations, and maintaining inventory records. The role requires a CDL A license and forklift certification, and involves driving a 53-foot trailer between warehouses while complying with safety policies.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of related experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work in a hot 100-degree

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• CDL A driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Minimum of 1 year experience transporting and hooking up/off a 53-foot box trailer.
• Understanding of plant safety rules and regulations, particularly Hazard Communication program.
• Computer skills.
• Fork truck certification.

Responsibilities

• Check stock inventory physically and update system to validate restocking.
• Drive truck to and from warehouses.
• Load and unload finished goods and packaging.
• Receive incoming raw materials and draw samples.
• Move bulk supplied raw materials from railcars to silo storage.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Handling, Storage QOP.
• Properly store and keep records of regrind and globs.
• Assist the Production Department when needed.
• Perform other duties required by the QMS.
• Conduct duties according to plant safety policies and procedures.

Skills

CDL A

Forklift certification

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The warehouse operator assists in receiving and storing raw materials and finished products, loads outgoing trucks, shuttles product between locations, and maintains inventory records.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check stock inventory physically and update system to validate restocking.
• Drive truck to and from warehouses.
• Load and unload finished goods and packaging.
• Receive incoming raw materials and draw samples.
• Move bulk supplied raw materials from railcars to silo storage.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Handling, Storage QOP.
• Properly store and keep records of regrind and globs.
• Assist the Production Department when needed.
• Perform other duties required by the QMS.
• Conduct duties according to plant safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• 2 to 5 years of related experience.
• CDL A driver’s license, no restrictions.
• Minimum of 1 year experience transporting and hooking up/off a 53-foot box trailer.
• Understanding of plant safety rules and regulations, particularly Hazard Communication program.
• Computer skills.
• Fork truck certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in 100 degrees Fahrenheit environment (summer months).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

EEO AND WORKPLACE STANDARDS

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants 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. Continued employment remains at-will. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.