Warehouse Shipping

Silgan Containers; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Ohio is seeking a forklift operator to move materials, load/unload shipments, and manage pallet handling in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will follow safety rules, operate forklifts and clamp attachments, and maintain inventory accuracy via scans and paperwork.

Ideal candidates will hold a High School diploma or GED and be able to lift 40 pounds continuously; forklift license is required. Teamwork and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Forklift in a safe and responsible manner.
• Read and understand all operational and safety rules and guidelines provided during forklift license training.
• Operate both fork and clamp attachments.
• Transport finished goods and raw materials as directed.
• Load and unload semi-trailers and complete/assist with the necessary paperwork and communications as directed.
• Understand and use all scanning equipment required to perform job.
• Maintain and update status of inventory information through scans, written or logged as necessary.
• Lift and carry containers as needed.
• Lift and carry packaging such as pallets, shrink wrap, etc. as needed.
• Communicate in a professional manner with supervisor, coordinators & co-workers as necessary.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• 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 sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Operate a Forklift in a safe and responsible manner.
• Read and understand all operational and safety rules and guidelines provided during forklift license training.
• Operate both fork and clamp attachments.
• Transport finished goods and raw materials as directed.
• Load and unload semi-trailers and complete/assist with the necessary paperwork and communications as directed.
• Understand and use all scanning equipment required to perform job.
• Maintain and update status of inventory information through scans, written or logged as necessary.
• Lift and carry containers as needed.
• Lift and carry packaging such as pallets, shrink wrap, etc. as needed.
• Communicate in a professional manner with supervisor, coordinators & co-workers as necessary.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• 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 sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

EDUCATION:

Require d: High School diploma or GED equivalent

SKILLS:

Required:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):

• Obtain or be able to obtain a Forklift Driver’s License.
• This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-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.

LIMITATIONS AND 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 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 duties requested by their supervisor.

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 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.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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.

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.