Overnight Palletizer Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Grow your skills with cross-training opportunities!
In this role, you'll receive hands-on training across multiple production functions, including machine operation, lift truck operation, and quality inspection. This cross-training provides valuable experience, increases your versatility, supports the needs of the business, and creates opportunities for career growth within our manufacturing team.
Production Quality Associate
Silgan Containers - Kenosha, WI
Starting Pay: $25.70 per hour + Shift Differential + Bonus Opportunity + Excellent Benefits
Join Silgan Containers, a leader in sustainable manufacturing and America's largest producer of metal food packaging. If you're looking for a stable, full-time manufacturing career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, advancement opportunities, and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to meet you.
Available Shifts
2nd Shift

• Monday-Friday
• 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• $0.50/hour shift differential

3rd Shift

• Sunday night-Friday morning
• 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• $1.00/hour shift differential

Continuous Shift

• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• 4 days on / 4 days off

Why Join Silgan?

• Starting pay of $25.70 per hour
• Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts
• Overtime opportunities available
• Quarterly bonus opportunity based on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities-40% of our plant leadership has been promoted from within
• Additional benefits including Pet Insurance, Telemedicine, Hinge Health, Regenexx, Livongo, and more
• Work in a modern, clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Safety-first culture with our award-winning Drive to Zero Injuries initiative
• Proud to be the first Silgan facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill

What You'll Do
As a Warehouse Operator, Forklift Operator, or Material Handler, you'll play a vital role in keeping production moving safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities include:

• Operate electric lift trucks safely throughout the warehouse
• Perform daily OSHA lift truck inspections and complete required documentation
• Safely charge and refuel lift trucks and yard trucks
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the facility
• Follow designated forklift traffic lanes and warehouse safety procedures
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts
• Operate the palletizer
• Perform product quality inspections
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork including Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders, Packing Slips, and Invoices
• Support warehouse operations and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
We're looking for dependable individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred qualifications include:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator certification
• Experience operating electric forklifts or other material handling equipment is preferred
• Manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, logistics, distribution, or production experience is a plus
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents, work instructions, and inventory paperwork
• Strong attention to safety and quality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic

Why Silgan?
At Silgan Closures, we don't just offer jobs-we offer careers. Our employees enjoy long-term stability, opportunities for advancement, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to be part of a company committed to sustainability, innovation, and employee development.
If you're searching for a Warehouse Operator, Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Shipping & Receiving, Distribution, Manufacturing, or Production career with competitive pay and room to grow, apply today and build your future with Silgan Closures.
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.
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.