Material Handler

Summary Description - A quick overview outlining the general purpose and major functions of the job.

Material handlers are responsible for all functions relating to supporting the manufacturing floor by staging raw materials and removing finished product from the line and taking it to the warehouse. Also, periodic cycle counts are sometimes required to insure accurate inventories.

Major Responsibilities - Outline responsibilities and duties of the job covering all performance areas.

Performing work safely and in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards.

Awareness of surroundings - Slip / Trips / Falls / People

Safe driving techniques while driving and operating lift

Proper use of LOTO

Understand and adhere to all safety requirements.

Drive lift trucks - clamp and fork.

Bring raw materials to the manufacturing floor.

Take finished product to the warehouse for storage.

Occasionally perform cycle count/inventories.

Accurate scanning of incoming and outgoing product to and from production area.

Basic skills with Highjump barcode system.

Authority Level - If applicable, list the job titles that report to this position.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

Requirements - If applicable, describe the essential physical functions of this position.

Standing, walking, and lifting.

Ability to use bar-coding systems.

Willingness to work weekends and overtime.

Good math, problem solving, and reasoning skills.

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.