Lift Truck Operator

Silgan Plastics • Modesto, CA

3d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating electric sit-down lift-trucks to maintain material supply to workstations and transport finished goods. The operator will also be responsible for loading/unloading trailers and railcars, preparing reports, maintaining good housekeeping, championing safety and quality, and assisting production and shipping/receiving operations. The position offers a culture of advancement and growth with on-the-job training, trade school classes, and tuition reimbursement. The company is committed to safety, as evidenced by its "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility.
• A minimum of six months of forklift driving work experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• If not currently certified, the ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass the certification test.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate electric sit-down lift-trucks.
• Maintain a supply of materials to workstations and transport/put away finished goods.
• Load/unload inbound and outbound semi-trailers and railcars while verifying accuracy via bill of lading.
• Accurately prepare, maintain, and submit reports and records as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
• Champion safety and quality, reporting all accidents or damage to material or equipment.
• Assist all production, shipping/receiving operations as directed by members of management.
• Work with a ‘Best in Class’ team to continue driving and developing ways to improve operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• 1 week of paid time off after 1200 hours worked, increasing to 2 weeks after more years of service.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Health and Welfare Plan.
• Company-paid customized earplugs.
• On-the-job training.
• Trade school classes.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED