Operator at Silgan Containers in Fort Smith, AR

Job description Summary

Night Shift, 7pm-7am (with rotational schedule)

Operates forming lines, printers, and scoring machines. Ensures that operations are consistent with requirements of the Quality System and internal and external customer specifications. Assists with material handling function, as needed.

• Troubleshoots and corrects machine issues
• Coordinates the efforts of the work team on an assigned line
• Ensures that quality requirements are met
• Performs all assigned tasks according to work instructions
• Ensures effective communication within the work team and production department
• Controls production as defined in work instructions
• Responsible for food safety
• Assists supervisor with material handling
• 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
• Conducts duties in accordance with plant safety policies and procedures
• Performs other designated duties as assigned

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Required: Successful completion of all training modules for Operator Assistant position.

Skills: Additional training requirements are identified and arrangements for the training made when needed.

Special requirements: (if applicable):

The physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Operator job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

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.