Palletizer Operator

Silgan Containers Corporation•Burlington, IA

62d

About The Position

Essential Job Functions: 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 assigneEd by Supervisor or Management

Requirements

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