Palletizer Operator

Essential Job Functions:

Adhere to all safety regulations and/or directives

Package product to required specifications

Operate can palletizer and package cans into pallets and boxes

Place sleeves in cartons or snakewrap on pallet as required

Manually load shells into equipment as required

Complete forms and reports as required, both manually and electronically

Assist Line Mechanics in basic repairs and preventive maintenance

Operate forktruck as required to assist Line Mechanics and fill in for Shipper/Warehouser (Lift Truck Operator) when required

Perform misc./utility duties as needed (i.e. clean & maintain baler; snow removal at night)
Maintain clean work area and perform other cleaning duties as assigned by Management Assist in training other employees and Management Trainees as required.

Attend training sessions as required.

Exercise proper care and protection of company property

All other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management Essential

Job Requirements:

Able to work 6:00pm-6:00am on a 2-2-3 schedule

Good written and verbal communication skills

Able to work at high speeds and multitask

Dependable and flexible to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed

Ability to get forktruck certified

Able to work with little supervision

Able to work at heights including use of steps and ladders EDUCATION :

High School diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE:

Manufacturing experience preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to use basic mechanical tools to include measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.).Ability to read, understand and work from blueprints and technical manuals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat and stand for extended periods of time while performing job duties (up to 12 hours a day). Ability to push, pull, bend, climb steps and ladders, walk, and lift on a continuous basis (up to 12 hours a day). Be able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level on an occasional basis.

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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.

Silgan Containers 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.

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