General Labor-5

Silgan Plastics•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

Perform general production functions, including clean-up tasks, can-sorting, relieving other operations, and completing paperwork for proper documentation while following safety and quality procedures. The role includes operating semi-automatic equipment for machine operations and palletizing, sorting parts, and filling in for operators as needed. Employees train to become certified Forklift Drivers, Palletizer Operators, and Packaging Operators. The position also requires reading blueprints, drawings, handbook specifications, equipment manuals, and part lists, along with performing other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and use decimals and fractions.
  • Good English speaking and writing skills.
  • Experience using computers, copiers, calculators, scanners, and printers.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods while running machinery for up to 12 hours.
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform machine operator functions, including feeding materials into and operating semi-automatic equipment.
  • Operate semi-automatic palletizing equipment to stack finished products on pallets.
  • Perform clean-up tasks and part sorting.
  • Fill in for operators when needed.
  • Train to become a certified Forklift Driver, Palletizer, and Packaging Operator.
  • Read blueprints, drawings, handbook specifications, equipment manuals, and part lists.
  • Complete necessary paperwork for proper documentation while following safety and quality procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
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