Stability.  Innovation.  Industry Leader - We are Silgan.

We are proud to be an essential part of the world’s food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do!  Now hiring a Shipping & Receiving Clerk at our Silgan Closures Equipment Waukegan, IL facility. – apply now!
 

What we offer you:

Paid twice monthly.Overtime after 40 hours.Monday - Friday, Day shift.Tuition assistance.Opportunities for advancement.Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, training, and more!Voluntary coverages: Pet insurance, ID theft protection etc.

What you'll do:

Interpret customer requirement, prepares necessary shipping documents and directs shipping requirements accordingly.Communicate with air and truck lines to coordinate shipments to maximize cost efficiency.Trace lost shipments by contacting trucking companies.Identify that all receivable items are properly numbered and counted to Company’s inventory controls methods.Packing slip, part number and quality errors will be corrected by completing necessary communications with Purchasing, Production Control and Accounting department.Transport shipping and receiving items between any departments necessary to conduct business.Coordinate receivable items with the Quality Assurance department making sure that warehouse floor space is used efficiently.Use an EPR (electronic print room) computer to generate blueprints necessary for inspection.Coordinate afternoon/evening pickups with Security.

You’ll love it here if you:

Enjoy working with a variety of departments.Enjoy coordinating and tracking shipments.Working with customers to ensure products are shipped correctly.

What you'll need to have:

Basic knowledge of blueprint reading.High School Diploma or G.E.D.Ability to read and write in English.Must certify to drive forklift truck.Ability to handle international shipments for pickup and delivery.Ability to perform and understand cycle counts.Computer proficiency, ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.Good communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Who we are:

Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products.A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company.

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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