Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) - Night Shift

Silgan Closures - Champaign, IL

Are you looking for a stable career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a schedule that provides built-in time off? Silgan Closures is seeking a Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) to join our team on night shift.

Pay & Schedule

Pay Range: $21.13 - $23.25 per hour
Night Shift Premium: Additional $1.00 per hour
Schedule: 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule
- Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days
- The following week: off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days
Night Shift Position
No Mandatory Overtime

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Opportunities
Wellness Programs
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary

The Packaging & Inventory Technician I (PIT I) is responsible for the final packaging, staging, inventory movement, and storage of finished goods. This position operates forklifts and packaging equipment while ensuring product quality, accurate inventory control, and safe material handling throughout the facility.

Essential Responsibilities

Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility
Perform pallet put-away and inventory movements
Label and verify finished product shipments
Operate stretch wrappers, labeling equipment, conveyors, and packaging equipment
Monitor robotic palletizers and automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
Respond to and resolve routine AGV and robot alarms
Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with inventory reconciliation
Load packaging materials and supplies into equipment
Perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshooting
Observe product quality and report concerns
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and food safety requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Manufacturing, warehouse, or forklift experience preferred
Forklift experience strongly preferred
Basic mechanical aptitude
Ability to use computers, tablets, scanners, and other electronic devices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a 12-hour shift
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment and varying temperatures

Why Silgan?

At Silgan, our employees are the key to our success. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, a safe work environment, and opportunities for career growth. Join a team that values teamwork, quality, safety, and employee development.

Apply today and become part of the Silgan team!

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.

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