Warehouse Team Member / Forklift Driver

Silgan Dispensing Systems; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing Systems is seeking a Warehouse Associate to pull, stage, and ship orders, and to load/unload materials using hand tools and a forklift. The role requires attention to FIFO, accurate packing lists, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, labeling shipments, verifying inbound/outbound loads, and following ISO requirements. Ideal candidates can read safety instructions, perform basic math, and contribute to a teamwork-driven

Qualifications

• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Pull and stage orders for shipment following FIFO and customer requirements.
• Load and unload materials from pallets, racks, and containers by hand or forklift.
• Label and verify packing lists, cartons, and freight; ensure accurate inventory control.
• Operate forklift to move parts, stage orders, and stack for shipping.
• Maintain ISO documentation where required and perform housekeeping duties.
• Follow all work rules and policies to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading safety rules

Basic math

Documentation

Job description

SUMMARY

Ships, receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within establishment by performing the following duties. Works with warehouse leads and supervisor to ensure inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, and a safe work environment.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co‑workers. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees. Co‑workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pulls and stages orders for shipment, filling out the appropriate paperwork and adhering to FIFO and customer requirements. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and by fork truck. Loads materials into trailers or containers and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Loads and unloads cartons and freight into and from trailers and containers by hand or by forklift, and places in designated areas, sorting by sales order and lot number. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cartons, gaylords, totes, or other containers. Opens bales, crates, and other containers. Uses computer to enter records and to verify accuracy of work. Must maintain forklift certification and operate a forklift to assist in loading or moving materials and products. Verifies packing lists from inbound freight. Verifies accuracy of inbound and outbound container and trailer loads, ensuring C‑TPAT compliance. Uses scanners for inventory control. Must be verified on all applicable ISO documents. Keep warehouse swept and perform other housekeeping duties as needed. Drive fork truck through warehouse to get parts from racks to stage orders and/or stack for shipping. Weigh parts to be shipped. Label all parts being received. Fill out paperwork for outgoing and incoming freight and for outgoing UPS shipments. Must follow all work rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentage, and interpret\/draw bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and\/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and\/or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and\/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LIMITATIONS AND 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. 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.

DEIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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.

ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION

Silgan Dispensing creates dispensing solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands—from triggers and pumps to sprayers and closures. When you join our team, you become part of a global community where your unique perspectives help shape our future. You'll have the opportunity to be hands‑on, get directly involved in meaningful work, and make a tangible impact from day one.