Forklift Operator - Silgan Containers : Job Details

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**Forklift Operator - (12177)**

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Job Title Forklift Operator Job Type Full-time Education High School Location MENOMONIE, WI 54751 US (Primary)

Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Category Manufacturing and Production Date Needed By 11/15/2021 Shift Type 12 hour crew Travel None Job Description **Experienced Fork Lift Operator Wanted**

**$2000.00 sign on bonus and Quarterly Profit Sharing**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Deliver materials, equipment, and product throughout the plant.

Move materials into and out of semi trailers.

Prepare and distribute all required paper work per company guidelines and/or supervisory instruction.

Perform all lift truck equipment operational and safety inspections including preparation of related paperwork.

Knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and equipment.

Job Requirements

* High School Diploma or G.E.D.

* Experience in a manufacturing facility

* A minimum of six months forklift driving work experience, operating sit-down forklifts

* The ability to demonstrate forklift driving experience and pass the certification test

* Flexibility to work 12 hour shifts and overtime as needed

Physical Requirements: 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, walk, and lift on a continuous basis (up to 12-hours a day). Possess excellent hand-eye coordination, adequate dexterity and strength in order to maintain and operate equipment. Ability to distinguish through the use of audio, visual, olfactory, and tactile senses when the equipment is properly operating. Required to wear personal protection equipment as required.

Work Environment: High noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions and temperatures, hazardous chemicals

***LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER*** The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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