Lift Truck Operator - CH0224

Silgan Plastics•Breinigsville, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating a Hyster sit-down forklift with cascade attachments to load and unload various materials, prepare them for transfer, and assist production, shipping, and receiving operations. The company is America's largest metal food packaging producer and is committed to sustainability through reducing its carbon footprint, using recyclable products, and setting targets for renewable energy, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and waste diversion.

Requirements

1 or more years working as a Forklift Operator in a Manufacturing or Warehousing environment
Ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass the certification
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English

Responsibilities

Operate Hyster sit-down forklift with cascade attachments
Load and unload finished product, dunnage, aluminum coils, etc., on/from trucks
Prepare finished can or sheet material for transfer to other departments
Remove coil loads and other materials from trucks as they are delivered
Assist the production, shipping, and receiving operations

Benefits

Starting pay is $27.38 per hour
$1.75 shift differential
Quarterly bonus based on group efficiency, safety, housekeeping, and quality metrics
Overtime available after 40 hours worked in a week
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
2 weeks of vacation, 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days
401k with 3 percent match
HSA after 30 days
Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs - Hinge Health and Regenexx, telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension
Eligible reimbursement after 90 days for prescription safety glasses
Company paid customized ear plugs
Steel toed boots reimbursement offered
On-the-job training
Trade school classes
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering