Warehouse C-1

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Deep River (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation in Connecticut seeks a forklift operator/warehouse associate to support production, shipping and receiving. You will load finished cartons, manage carton make up and line assignments while adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, using an RF scanner, and keeping work areas clean and organized. Strong multitasking, communication, and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation; able to operate a forklift and other materials handling equipment.
• Familiar with safety practices and record keeping; able to operate a forklift and other materials handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment and follow safety policies.
• Assist with housekeeping, organizing, packing, transporting corrugated, and forklift operations for production, shipping and receiving.
• Unitize finished cartons by lot number and ensure no mixed cases.
• Run carton make up area, load materials into carton erectors, and manage production line assignments.
• Operate stretch wrappers for finished goods and drive fork/clamp trucks as licensed.
• Use RF scanner to produce, transfer, inquire and scan to hold finished goods.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 on 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.
• 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 comp, 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. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates 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 and State Laws. Requirements are representative of the 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. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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 the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan Plastics is a drug‑free workplace.

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. 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 employee occupying this position. 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 and State 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. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.

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 endeavors 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. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duty.

This paragraph was truncated but contains the same disclaimer repeated for Canada compliance. It ensures continuity of duty description.

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.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.