Mechanic Trainee - Operator

Silgan Plastics•Kenosha, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanic Trainee / Operator – Grow Your Career With Us Looking to build a long-term career, not just find another job? We’re proud to offer a culture of advancement and growth—we promote from within. Start as an Operator and gain hands-on experience while developing your mechanical skills. If you demonstrate strong performance and mechanical aptitude, you may have the opportunity to advance into a Mechanic role in as little as six months. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and build a career in a supportive, team-oriented environment. If you’re reliable, motivated, and ready to take the next step, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Ability to earn and maintain Lift Truck Operators license.
Electric lift trucks will be used for moving product in warehouse and to load/unload shipments.
Must operate all equipment making safety and quality a priority.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
Must be able to read and understand Shipping Orders, Bills of Lading, Packing Slips, Invoices, etc.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate strong performance and mechanical aptitude for potential advancement to Mechanic role.

Responsibilities

Maintenance of lift truck and yard truck, including daily OSHA inspections and documentation of such.
Understand and follow safe charging and refueling of lift trucks and yard trucks.
Use and follow proper lift truck aisles.
Assist with cycle counts and inventory.
Maintain a clean and neat warehouse.
Run the Palletizer
Perform quality product checks
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Starting pay of $25.70 per hour
$0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift, $1.00 for 3rd
Overtime available
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage
Prorated vacation and 10 paid holidays
401k with a 3 percent match
HSA available after your first full month
Quarterly bonus potential based on safety, waste, quality, and productivity performance
Pet insurance
MSK programs (Hinge Health and Regenexx)
Telemedicine
Livongo for diabetes and hypertension
On-the-job training
Classes
Tuition reimbursement