Forklift​/Machine Operation

Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) - Night Shift

Silgan Closures - Champaign, IL

Are you looking for a stable career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a schedule that provides built-in time off? Silgan Closures is seeking a Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) to join our team on night shift.

Pay Range: $21.13 - $23.25 per hour

Night Shift Premium:
Additional $1.00 per hour

Schedule:

12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule

• Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days
• The following week: off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days

Night Shift Position

No Mandatory Overtime

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Opportunities
• Wellness Programs
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

The Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) is responsible for the final packaging, staging, inventory movement, and storage of finished goods. This position operates forklifts and packaging equipment while ensuring product quality, accurate inventory control, and safe material handling throughout the facility.

• Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility
• Perform pallet put-away and inventory movements
• Label and verify finished product shipments
• Operate stretch wrappers, labeling equipment, conveyors, and packaging equipment
• Monitor robotic palletizers and automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
• Respond to and resolve routine AGV and robot alarms
• Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with inventory reconciliation
• Load packaging materials and supplies into equipment
• Perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting
• Observe product quality and report concerns
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and food safety requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Manufacturing, warehouse, or forklift experience preferred
• Forklift experience strongly preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use computers, tablets, scanners, and other electronic devices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a 12-hour shift
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying temperatures

At Silgan, our employees are the key to our success. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, a safe work environment, and opportunities for career growth. Join a team that values teamwork, quality, safety, and employee development.

Apply today and become part of the Silgan team!