Material Handler at Silgan Plastic Food Containers Corporation in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Job Description:

Supplies forming lines with necessary materials. Packages and warehouses product in accordance with customer specifications and/or written instructions. Material handlers report directly to the Production Supervisor and report indirectly to the Warehouse/ Logistics Supervisor.


• Supplies forming lines with raw material and packaging supplies
• Removes product from forming lines and printers
• Completes inventory tags correctly and legibly
• Warehouses product in accordance with requirements
• Conducts all duties in accordance with plant safety requirements
• Maintains effective communications between shifts
• Responsible for food safety
• Works 12 hour shifts standing on concrete
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Go up steps periodically throughout the day
• Work in the heat
• Performs other duties required by the QMS, as assigned


EDUCATION: Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent


EXPERIENCE: Required: Successful completion of all training modules for Material Handler position.


SKILLS: Required: Current fork truck certification. Successful completion of Operator Assistant benchmarks. Additional training requirements are identified and arrangements for the training made when needed.



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.