Utility Technician

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Has a fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality as it applies to all duties listed below; Sort incoming dunnage for damage, broken, torn or otherwise unusable materials and segregate/label for disposition. Build proper stacks of dunnage for use on our downstreams. Units to be correctly stacked by number, height, weight, orientation etc. as specified. Load downstream unitizing areas with dunnage and manage the dunnage inventory to avoid running out. Capable of operating the palletizer, wrapper, bander etc. to ensure product is moving through per specification and a timely manner. Monitor and operate the blending area(s) for the designated lines. Asist and alert Utility Technician when further assistance is needed. Monitor the Downstreams of the designated lines. Clear bottle jams. Restart downstream equipment as needed. Rework bottles as needed. Work closely with the Operator to maintain production.

EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Required: Forklift license.

SKILLS: Required: Strong commitment to safety a must, mechanically inclined, ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, good written & verbal communication skills, and good work ethic. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds continuously throughout the shift. Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting. Able to operate a lift truck and attain lift truck license. Able to move and place downstream components (pallets, slip sheets, etc)

Preferred: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable): This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

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.