Production Specialist

Production Specialist | Competitive Pay, Bonuses & Benefits | Silgan Containers | Kenosha, WI Starting Pay: $25.70 per Hour + Shift Differential2nd

Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM Additional $0.50 per hour shift differential3rd

Shift: Sunday Night – Friday Morning, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM Additional $1.00 per hour shift differential

Continuous

Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 4 Days On / 4 Days Off Build Your Career with an Industry Leader Silgan Containers, America's largest metal food packaging manufacturer, is seeking dependable and safety-focused Production Specialists to join our growing team. This role combines production, warehouse, forklift operation, material handling, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and quality inspection responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you're looking for a stable career with excellent pay, outstanding benefits, advancement opportunities, and a company that invests in its employees, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer Starting pay of $25.70 per hour Shift differential of $0.50/hour for 2nd Shift Shift differential of $1.00/hour for 3rd Shift Overtime opportunities available

Quarterly bonus potential based on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction goals

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training

Telemedicine and wellness programs

Pet insurance options

State-of-the-art manufacturing facility

Diverse, team-oriented work environment

Strong culture of promotion from within
40% of our plant management team started in hourly production positions and were promoted internally.

What You'll DoAs a Production Specialist, you will support manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics operations by:

Operating electric forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently

Performing daily OSHA forklift inspections and maintaining required documentation

Loading, unloading, and transporting materials throughout the facility

Following safe charging and refueling procedures for lift trucks and yard trucks

Operating within designated forklift travel lanes and warehouse traffic patterns

Assisting with inventory control, cycle counts, and material movement

Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment

Operating palletizing equipment

Conducting quality inspections and product checks

Reading and processing shipping orders, bills of lading, invoices, and packing slips

Supporting shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production activities as needed

Following all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures

What We're Looking For Ability to obtain and maintain Forklift Operator certification

Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, material handling, shipping and receiving, or forklift operation preferred

Commitment to workplace safety and product quality

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to read shipping documents, work orders, bills of lading, and inventory records

Strong attention to detail and dependability

Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Why Silgan?

Silgan Containers is the leading producer of metal food packaging in North America and is committed to sustainability, innovation, and employee development.

Our Kenosha facility was the first Silgan plant to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill status, and our company-wide Drive to Zero Injuries initiative demonstrates our commitment to creating a safe workplace for every employee.

Whether your background is in manufacturing, production, forklift operation, warehousing, logistics, shipping and receiving, inventory control, or material handling , this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a stable and growing company.

Apply today and become part of a team that values safety, quality, teamwork, and career growth.

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…