Material Handler

Job Title Material Handler Education High School Location Thomaston, CT 06787 US (Primary)

Watertown, CT 06795 US

Job Description ***HIRING FOR ALL SHIFTS***

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**POSITION PURPOSE:**

Operate electric powered lift trucks to transport materials, supplies and equipment between designated areas on plant grounds. Stacking material in storage area as required by SOP. Deliver raw material from warehouse into production areas requisitioned.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe acts and conditions (one per month); uses equipment and materials properly.

- Completes daily safety check list.

- Shrink wrap, tag, and validate product.

- Operate forklift to include pallet placement and the organization of finished goods in the correct lag locations.

- Operate forklift to stock the production floor.

- Dumps scrap caps, purge and liner.

- Organize finished goods and raw materials in the warehouse. Pallets are to be located inside the lag lines

- Inventory materials in warehouse.

- Ensure cosmetic quality of the packaging according to procedures and work instructions.

- Deliver product from production area to warehouse as required by procedures and work instructions.

- Maintain cleanlinessof warehouse facility at all times.

- Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety, Quality and HACCP Pre-requisite Programs related to activities performed for this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Communicate with maintenance and or supervisor on maintenance problems

- Help in other job functions as required.

- Assist production area when necessary.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; displays understanding of how job relates to others. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests. Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; l ooks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help 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.

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