What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Silgan?
Your safety is our priority!
Silgan has the lowest accident rates in the industry.
Your work schedule:
12 hour shift on a rotating schedule
Work 2-2-3 schedule: You will work 2 days, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 days of work
Overtime as needed
What we offer you:
Starting pay is $19.27/hour shift differential
Outstanding benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision, 2 weeks of vacation and 10 paid holidays, 401K with a 6% match, plus many more
Quality training to further develop you
Room to grow – we promote within
We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results.
Burlington is one of Silgan’s newest facilities, built with energy efficiency in mind.
What you’ll do:
Operate a G-5 Royal T-250, Hester Spacesaver, and CAT T-50 forklifts
Load trucks with finished sheet metal
Load cut sheet material onto platforms for dispatch through the manufacturing lines
Prepare finished goods for transfer to other departments
Remove coil loads and other materials from trucks as they are delivered
Assist the production, shipping, and receiving operations
We need you to have:
Experience in a manufacturing facility
A minimum of six months of forklift driving work experience, operating sit-down forklifts
If not currently certified, the ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass the certification test
Who we are:
America's largest metal food packaging producer.
A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.