Material Handler

Job Title: Molding Material Handler

Reports To: Supervisor

Location: Thomaston, CT

Revision Date: 7/2/2024

About Silgan Dispensing

Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there’s a good chance you’re using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!!  We help brands enhance peoples’ lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused.  We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.

About this Role

The Material Handler position is an important role on the Silgan Dispensing team and is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their skills. Our plant help produce thousands of our dispensing products each day. So, it’s important to keep it running efficiently and continuously. The Material Handler is responsible for supplying machines with material and packaging. Prints production documents and labels. Moves material to and from the warehouse. Uses workorders to load and stage product.

Here’s a list of duties that our Material Handler performs on a typical day:

• Maintains accurate material transactions in business system.
• Provides materials, packaging, etc. per schedule.
• Prints labels and production documents per schedule.
• Maintain proper level of supplies, material, and essential tools to the machines for operators.
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Stage products based in customer orders.
• Movement of finished product to appropriate area in Warehouse.
• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
• Completes required paperwork and turns in at end of shift (i.e. inventory transactions, production counts).
• Practice safety, quality, and good housekeeping in all job functions.
• Understands and complies with Silgan Dispensing Safety rules and practices.  Reports any safety concerns to Shift Supervisors or member of plant Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Candidates must have:

• High School diploma/GED and or work experience.
• Basic ability to read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic math skills: ability to add and subtract.
• Must be detail-oriented and have good organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and support policies, procedures, and standards established by Silgan.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a Team environment.
• Must be able to work effectively with minimum supervision.

Preferred Candidates will have:

• Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report data.
• Ability to prioritize work is essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided):

• Ability to lift and/or move 35 lbs.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.

Benefits:

Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more! Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd shift.

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 excl