Lift Truck Operator

Silgan Containers • Evansville, IN

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Silgan Closures, America’s largest metal food packaging producer, as a Maintenance Specialist in Evansville, IN. We’re looking for skilled maintenance specialists to install, maintain, repair, and remove production equipment, conveyor systems, ovens, and air compressors, and to maintain the facility building and grounds. What We Offer Pay: Starting at $20.42 per hour plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts Consistent Wage Increases Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance Specialty Programs: Teledoc services, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, virtual physical therapy, and more 401(k) with Company Contributions AND a pension plan Paid Time Off & Holidays Training & Tuition Reimbursement Allowances for Safety Shoes, Prescription Safety Glasses, and Tools Commitment to Safety: “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative What You’ll Do Drive and operate lift truck (maintain valid driver’s license and pass required lift truck operator testing) Deliver specified material and position skids of tin plate onto conveyors beside machines or directly onto equipment such as waxer, scrolls, etc. Dump scrap tubs. Unload trucks of material such as drums, coils, etc. as needed Arrange metal in warehouse, storage areas and production areas as needed Perform daily maintenance inspection of lift truck Keep assigned work area neat and clean Relieve as required Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor Handle hazardous waste according to proper procedures as outlined in the Hazardous Waste Management Bulletins including identification, collection, segregation, handling and storage of waste. What We Need High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license Must be able to obtain and maintain fork truck certification Must be able to constantly lift up to 20 pounds and regularly lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted Must be able to push and pull carts and demonstrate rapid mental and muscular coordination About Silgan Closures We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we’re rethinking how to make the metal food can. Ready to start your career as a Lift Truck Operator in Evansville, IN? Apply today and join a team that values safety, growth, and innovation.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain fork truck certification
• Must be able to constantly lift up to 20 pounds and regularly lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to push and pull carts and demonstrate rapid mental and muscular coordination

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate lift truck (maintain valid driver’s license and pass required lift truck operator testing)
• Deliver specified material and position skids of tin plate onto conveyors beside machines or directly onto equipment such as waxer, scrolls, etc.
• Dump scrap tubs.
• Unload trucks of material such as drums, coils, etc. as needed
• Arrange metal in warehouse, storage areas and production areas as needed
• Perform daily maintenance inspection of lift truck
• Keep assigned work area neat and clean
• Relieve as required
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor
• Handle hazardous waste according to proper procedures as outlined in the Hazardous Waste Management Bulletins including identification, collection, segregation, handling and storage of waste.

Benefits

• Starting at $20.42 per hour plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Consistent Wage Increases
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance
• Specialty Programs: Teledoc services, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, virtual physical therapy, and more
• 401(k) with Company Contributions AND a pension plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement
• Allowances for Safety Shoes, Prescription Safety Glasses, and Tools
• Commitment to Safety: “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees