Warehouse C-1

Silgan Plastics; Deep River (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics in Deep River, CT is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support safe, efficient production and packaging operations. You will operate a forklift, use RF scanners, and assist with carton making, loading, and shipping activities while following all safety policies.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with training provided for equipment and safety procedures. Prior forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of automated or computerized systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with safety practices and record keeping.
• Able to operate a forklift and other materials handling equipment.
• Competent with basic computer programs.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment and follow Silgan safety policies.
• Foster teamwork in housekeeping, packing, forklift operations for production, shipping and receiving.
• Unitize finished cartons by lot number to prevent mixed cases.
• Run carton make-up area, load materials into carton erectors, and assign cartons to lines.
• Operate stretch wrappers for finished goods.
• Drive fork/clamp trucks (with forklift license) to wrap and store finished goods.
• Use RF scanner to produce, transfer, inquire, and scan finished goods.
• Maintain safety standards and guidelines; inspect for unsafe acts/conditions.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform duties per safety rules and procedures.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of automated or computerized

Safety practices

Forklift operation

Basic computer programs

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Has a fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality as it applies to all the duties listed below;

• Will promote a safe working environment. Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers.
• Will promote a "teamwork" atmosphere by assisting where needed in housekeeping, organizing, packing, transporting corrugated, erecting corrugated and forklift operations for production, shipping and receiving.
• Unitize finished good cartons by lot number ensuring no mixed cases.
• Run carton make up area, loading materials into carton erectors, assigning the correct cartons to production lines and housekeeping.
• Operate stretch wrappers for covering finished good products.
• With a Silgan provided forklift operator license drive fork/clamp trucks to wrap and put away finished goods.
• Use a RF scanner to produce, transfer, inquiry and scan to and from hold finished goods.
• Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.
• Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions.
• Effectively use verbal and written communications.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation, familiar with safety practices and record keeping, able to operate a forklift and other materials handling equipment, knowledge of basic computer programs. Communication skills are also a must.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable)

• This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail. Ability to pass written testing requirements in numeric, visual, verbal comprehension, space visualization, and work orientation.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

LIMITATIONS & 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.

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so causes undue hardship.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate/employee occupying this position. Associates/Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal, State and Provincial laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is at‑will.

Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation of any other protected status. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.

Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER - CANADA

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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavours to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

Employment is at‑will and may be terminated in accordance with Provincial Law. Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.