Material Handler

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Supplies forming lines with necessary materials. Packages and warehouses product in accordance with customer specifications and/or written instructions. Material handlers report directly to the Production Supervisor and report indirectly to the Warehouse/ Logistics Supervisor.

12 hour shifts with a rotational schedule

• Supplies forming lines with raw material and packaging supplies
• Removes product from forming lines and printers
• Loads pallet onto empty tipper
• Completes inventory tags correctly and legibly
• Warehouses product in accordance with requirements
• Conducts all duties in accordance with plant safety requirements
• Maintains effective communications between shifts
• Responsible for food safety
• Works 12-hour shifts standing on concrete
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Go up steps periodically throughout the day
• Able to work in a non-temperature controlled environment
• Performs other duties required by the QMS, as assigned

Preferred:
High School diploma or equivalent.

Required:

Successful completion of all training modules for Material Handler position.

Required:

Current fork truck certification. Successful completion of Operator Assistant benchmarks. Additional training requirements are identified and arrangements for the training made when needed.

The physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Material Handler job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

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.