Quality Production Associate - Kenosha, WI
About The Position
In this role, you'll receive hands-on training across multiple production functions, including machine operation, lift truck operation, and quality inspection. This cross-training provides valuable experience, increases your versatility, supports the needs of the business, and creates opportunities for career growth within our manufacturing team. Join Silgan Containers, a leader in sustainable manufacturing and America's largest producer of metal food packaging. If you're looking for a stable, full-time manufacturing career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, advancement opportunities, and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator certification
- Ability to read and understand shipping documents, work instructions, and inventory paperwork
- Strong attention to safety and quality
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating electric forklifts or other material handling equipment is preferred
- Manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, logistics, distribution, or production experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Operate electric lift trucks safely throughout the warehouse
- Perform daily OSHA lift truck inspections and complete required documentation
- Safely charge and refuel lift trucks and yard trucks
- Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the facility
- Follow designated forklift traffic lanes and warehouse safety procedures
- Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts
- Operate the palletizer
- Perform product quality inspections
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Complete shipping and receiving paperwork including Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders, Packing Slips, and Invoices
- Support warehouse operations and perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts
- Overtime opportunities available
- Quarterly bonus opportunity based on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
- Career advancement opportunities—40% of our plant leadership has been promoted from within
- Additional benefits including Pet Insurance, Telemedicine, Hinge Health, Regenexx, Livongo, and more
- Work in a modern, clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Safety-first culture with our award-winning Drive to Zero Injuries initiative
- Proud to be the first Silgan facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
