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Silgan Plastics Corporation

Job Info

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes safety and working safely throughout the facility to prevent injury to self and co-workers, addressing unsafe conditions & behaviors, Inspects work area daily.
  
• Adhering to all Silgan Safety Policies & Standards, Silgan Plastics No Tolerance Policy and Product Defense-Security.
  
• Reading and understanding all "Safety Rules" items as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  
• Wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). GMP required gear.
  
• Contribute to our Product Safety culture, by following the GMP Guidelines and Good Documentation practices.
  
• Being aware of all Emergency Exits and knowing procedures for Emergency Evacuation as well as location of Tornado Shelter and Evacuation Assembly Area.
  
• Accessing and searching for SDS (Safety Data Sheets) online and how to utilize properly
  
• Knowing not to operate any equipment or perform any work without the proper training and authorization to do complete the task safely. Always following proper LOTO lock out/tag out procedures.
  
• Never Remove or Bypass machine guards and NEVER while the machine is in operation.
  
• Being cautious and aware of lift trucks and moving equipment.
  
• Reporting all injuries or incidents to your supervisor immediately.
  
• Fully understanding and supportive of the Safety START card program and knowledgeable in how to complete a Start Card (S Safety, T Target, A All Personnel and, R Relies on, T Teamwork).
  
• Understanding the good housekeeping guidelines in the Employee Handbook.
  
• Attend daily 2-6-2 or production meeting according to job title during shift for job assignments, safety updates, and/or specific meetings or training as posted on bulletin boards.
  
• Reading and understanding specific information pertaining to your job duties and classification (i.e., Silgan BOM) Specifications, Job Safety Analysis, Work Instructions, Plant Memos, etc.
  
• Always asking for help before completing a task or job duty that is unsafe or you are unsure of the proper way to complete.
  
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
  
• Keeping area around packing table and workstation clean & complete other housekeeping duties assigned.
  
• Record weights every 2 hours and enter data in SPC computer.
  
• Pack good quality bottles at a standard rate of speed.
  
• Correctly apply carton stickers to finished product, ensuring stickers are numbered, initialed and dated with month/day/year.
  
• Pull plastic properly and perform any grinding accumulated.
  
• Start, stop, reset and clear jams on equipment such as flame treater, leak detector, and Proco punch.
  
• Perform sorting of hold ware and fill out hold ware reselect tags when sorting is complete.
  
• Sign daily activity log reports, line clearance start-up and shutdown sheets.
  

EDUCATION:

• Required: Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  

• Preferred: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  

EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• Good Communication and motivation skill.
  
• Good personal safety, attendance, and job performance record.
  
• Both high amounts of quality and quantity of work.
  
• Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use.
  
• Extent, to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, completes work assignments, meets schedules follows established policies/procedures and anticipates needs.
  
• Builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone.
  

SKILLS:
Required:

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence team members to work safely.
  
• Demonstrated willingness to work well with others within a team environment.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and train effectively.
  
• Ability to assess job tasks, and prioritize those tasks when conditions change.
  

Preferred:

• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
  
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be dependable, must have good attendance record.
  
• Ability to pass written requirements in numeric, visual, verbal comp, space visualization, and work orientation.
  
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
  
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
  
• Ability to work or stand up to a 12 hour-shift
  
• Requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
  
• In my absence others in my job class will cover my responsibilities.
  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

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.

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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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