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Floater

Silgan Containers CorporationThomaston, CT

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Job Description

The Floater position serves as a versatile team member, stepping in to fill roles as needed across various departments or positions within the Eyelet facility. Their flexibility and adaptability are key to ensuring the smooth functioning of operations, particularly during absences or peak periods. Floaters are typically generalists with a wide range of skills, ready to take on diverse tasks and responsibilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Quickly assimilate into different roles (such as Shipping/receiving, machine operator, maintenance, etc.) and departments as required.
  • Familiarize oneself with diverse tasks and processes to ensure a seamless transition.
  • Carry out tasks assigned by Eyelet Value Stream Manager efficiently and effectively.
  • Ensure continuity in roles temporarily vacated within the Eyelet facility.
  • Stays updated on training for various positions.
  • Participate in cross-training sessions to expand skill set.
  • Requires moving between different workstations or departments.

Qualified Candidates Must Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess basic mechanical aptitude.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Forklift experience/certification a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to various roles and responsibilities.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities.

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.

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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