Forklift Operator (7am-7pm) at Silgan Plastics Corporation in North East, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Responsible for:

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  Promote and work safely throughout the facility following all Safety Policies.
  
  
  


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  Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and required GMP gear.
  
  
  


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  Be aware of all Emergency Exits and know procedures for Emergency Evacuation.
  
  
  


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  Knowing the location of the SDS Safety Data Sheets and how to utilize properly.
  
  
  


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  Know not to operate any equipment or perform any work without the proper training and authorization to complete the task safely.
  
  
  


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  Always follow proper LOTO lock out/tag out procedures.
  
  
  


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  Never remove or bypass machine guards and NEVER while the machine is in operation.
  
  
  


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  Be cautious and aware of lift trucks and moving equipment.
  
  
  


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  Report all injuries or accidents to the Department Lead or Manager immediately.
  
  
  


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  Understand and follow plant housekeeping guidelines.
  
  
  


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  Keep Resin Room dust mopped. Work areas must stay clean and safe on and around equipment. Areas should be free of oil spills and other contaminants.
  
  
  


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  Keep all machines free of material and dust.
  
  
  


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  Clean filters and magnets on blending system and dryers.
  
  
  


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  Record and sign on production paperwork the materials being used and also on line clearance start-up/shutdown sheet.
  
  
  


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  Monitor blending system ensuring regrind is being used consistently. Check hopper windows, ensuring material does not run out.
  
  
  


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  Communicate with warehouse to get materials needed on production schedule.
  
  
  


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  Must know how to set blending system for regrind and resin and must have materials at line for startups.
  
  
  


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  Verify containers for material and product are properly covered and labeled.
  
  
  


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  Weigh all End of Run materials, tag, and place in staging area.
  
  
  


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  Notify lead or member of management if contamination is found.
  
  
  


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  Weigh and tag all full gaylords of regrind and chunks and place in staging area.
  
  
  


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  Clean and purge during changeovers using line clearance procedure, labeling all barrels with proper information, cleaning and vacuuming hoppers, barrels, etc.
  
  
  


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  Keep emptied gaylords broken down and stacked and place any other cardboard in compacter.
  
  
  


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  If equipment is in need of repair notify a member of management immediately.
  
  
  


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  Identify and implement lean and continuous improvement actions.
  
  
  


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  All other duties assigned
  
  
  


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  Member of the HACCP team upon request
  
  
  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)



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.



LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada


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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

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.

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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace. Apply Now