Palletizer Operator

Silgan Containers•Burlington, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Palletizer Operator is responsible for adhering to all safety regulations, packaging products to required specifications, and operating can palletizing equipment. This role involves packaging cans into pallets and boxes, placing sleeves or snakewrap as required, and manually loading shells into equipment. The operator will also complete forms and reports, assist Line Mechanics with repairs and maintenance, and operate a forklift as needed. Additional duties include performing miscellaneous utility tasks, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting in training other employees. The position requires attendance at training sessions and proper care of company property.

Requirements

Able to work 6:00pm-6:00am on a 2-2-3 schedule
Good written and verbal communication skills
Able to work at high speeds and multitask
Dependable and flexible to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as needed
Ability to get forktruck certified
Able to work with little supervision
Able to work at heights including use of steps and ladders
High School diploma or GED required
Ability to use basic mechanical tools to include measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
Ability to read, understand and work from blueprints and technical manuals
Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat and stand for extended periods of time while performing job duties (up to 12 hours a day)
Ability to push, pull, bend, climb steps and ladders, walk, and lift on a continuous basis (up to 12 hours a day)
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level on an occasional basis

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety regulations and/or directives
Package product to required specifications
Operate can palletizer and package cans into pallets and boxes
Place sleeves in cartons or snakewrap on pallet as required
Manually load shells into equipment as required
Complete forms and reports as required, both manually and electronically
Assist Line Mechanics in basic repairs and preventive maintenance
Operate forktruck as required to assist Line Mechanics and fill in for Shipper/Warehouser (Lift Truck Operator) when required
Perform misc./utility duties as needed (i.e. clean & maintain baler; snow removal at night)
Maintain clean work area and perform other cleaning duties as assigned by Management
Assist in training other employees and Management Trainees as required
Attend training sessions as required
Exercise proper care and protection of company property
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management