Production Worker

Production Workers Needed

Production workers needed in our Ft. Dodge, IA plant. Starting wage of $21.64 per hour.

What We Offer You:

• Starting pay is $21.64 per hour. Additional overtime is offered, as needed.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, plus ADD and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• Automatic 401k enrollment with a company match.
• You'll start earning vacation and personal time on your first day.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Quarterly safety rewards are available.
• Allowance for prescription safety glasses.
• Steel-toed boots are not required.
• We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills.
• Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering including food drives.
• Your safety is our priority, and we take the necessary steps to protect our employees. This is reflected in the success of our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative.
• Ft. Dodge matched 100 percent of its electricity with renewable energy in 2023.

What You'll Do:

• Operate and monitor semi-automated production equipment, ensuring efficient machine operation and accurate material feeds into equipment.
• Perform palletizing tasks using semi-automated palletizer equipment, efficiently stacking finished products on pallets to meet production needs and safety standards.
• Assist with various manufacturing operations tasks, including clean-up duties, part sorting, and acting as a relief operator when necessary.
• Receive training to become a Certified Forklift Driver, Palletizer Operator, and Packaging Operator, achieving ongoing growth and development milestones within the role.
• Contribute to additional production tasks as assigned by management, helping maintain a smooth and safe manufacturing process.

We Need You To Have:

• A "can do, will do" attitude.
• The ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.

Who We Are:

• America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.