POSITION SUMMARY: Performs shipping & receiving duties and warehouse functions on incoming / outgoing materials and intra-company stock transfers, trains other department employees in departmental operations. This position is responsible for loading and unloading materials, molds and machinery; utilizing powered material handling equipment. Operate and troubleshoot automated warehouse computer controlled robotic picking and stocking system and software. This position requires a valid drivers license and forklift operator certification. FUNCTIONS: Follows departmental procedures in receiving/shipping domestic and international shipments to and from vendors, suppliers, customers and/or other company facilities. Print all appropriate shipping documentation prior to shipment.  Prepares and receives shipments via UPS, Fed Ex and DHL. Verifies the correctness of materials received using vendor-packing slip. Assures that all material received is transferred to the correct interim/final destination in a timely manner.  Enters material received into information system to release purchase order.  Procures signatures from P.O. originator to verify product. Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on automated warehouse computer controlled robotic picking and stocking system and software. Includes feeding into and unloading from system using powered material handling equipment. To ensure the completeness of orders, production documents will be reviewed and compared to material to be shipped.  To facilitate proper US or international delivery, all containers will be accurately and clearly labeled.  Tapes and/or bands individual containers as required.  Stacks containers on pallets/skids. Ensures the condition of the shipments meet company and customer standards.

Uses hand/pallet/fork truck to move material into, around and out of the facility. Loads/unloads trucks and moves accepted incoming materials into the proper storage location. Prepares and verifies all associated documentation required to receive or ship material to include: but not limited to, verifying quantities, weights, and product identification. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear.  Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal. Perform inventory cycle counting and participate in annual and semiannual physical inventories. In performing assigned duties frequently, lifts/moves up to and including 50 lbs. Standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and climbing are all required motions of the job. Also performs material handling functions. When work in primary classification is not available, will perform other work according to skill and availability, to include periodic inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory.

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.