Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator – Manufacturing & Shipping/ReceivingLocation: Fort Dodge, Iowa Starting Pay: $25.34 per hour Company: Silgan ContainersBuild Your Career with Silgan Containers!Are you an experienced forklift operator looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay? Silgan Containers is hiring a Forklift Operator in Fort Dodge, Iowa! Join our team and play an essential role in keeping production, shipping, and receiving operations running safely and efficiently.As a Forklift Operator, you will operate various types of forklifts to move raw materials, work-in-process materials, finished products, and scrap throughout our manufacturing facility. Your work will directly support production lines, warehouse operations, and the timely shipment of finished goods.If you have forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment and take pride in safety, accuracy, and teamwork, we want to hear from you!What We Offer YouCompetitive starting pay of $25.34 per hourOpportunity to work for a leading manufacturer in the metal food packaging industryA hands-on role supporting manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse operationsThe opportunity to develop your material-handling and forklift operating skillsA safety-focused work environmentA chance to build a long-term career with Silgan ContainersForklift Operator – Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for safely transporting materials and supporting daily plant operations. Essential job functions include:Operate different types of forklifts to move raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-process materials throughout the manufacturing facility.Load trucks with finished sheet metal and prepare products for shipment.Load cut-sheet material onto platforms for transport through manufacturing production lines.Prepare finished goods for transfer to other departments.Unload coil loads, raw materials, and other supplies from incoming delivery trucks.Supply production lines with raw materials and ensure materials are available to support continuous manufacturing operations.Transport unfinished and finished products between production, storage, and shipping areas.Empty scrap tubs and safely dispose of metal waste in designated areas.Assist with inventory counts, material tracking, and order preparation as needed.Follow all company safety policies, forklift operating procedures, and manufacturing guidelines.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Forklift Operator Job RequirementsDemonstrated forklift operating experience.Ability to successfully complete the company forklift certification test if not already certified.Ability to safely operate forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork.Dependable attendance and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.Required Experience & EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility or warehouse.Six months to two years of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material-handling environment preferred.Experience moving sheet metal, coils, raw materials, or finished products is a plus.Physical Requirements & Work EnvironmentThe Forklift Operator must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:Stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, and squat as needed throughout the workday.Remain on your feet and operate equipment for extended periods, including shifts of up to 12 hours.Lift, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.Work safely around manufacturing equipment, moving materials, forklifts, and metal products.Follow all required plant safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.Why Work for Silgan Containers?Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer, providing essential packaging products to customers across the country. Our company is committed to safety, operational excellence, sustainability, and the development of our employees.When you join Silgan Containers, you become part of a team dedicated to:Safety: Promoting a culture focused on protecting our employees and achieving our Drive to Zero Injuries goals.Stability: Building a career with an established leader in the essential food packaging industry.Sustainability: Reducing our carbon footprint, supporting recyclable packaging solutions, and pursuing environmental stewardship.Teamwork: Working together to keep manufacturing and shipping operations running efficiently.Ready to Move Your Career Forward?If you are a dependable forklift operator who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and wants to be part of a team that makes a difference, apply today for the Forklift Operator position at Silgan Containers in Fort Dodge, Iowa!