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Warehouse Shipping 1st shift

Silgan · Flora, IL · Full time

Posted May 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your experience loading and unloading trucks. How do you make sure a load is safe and correct?

What they are checking: Whether they check orders and secure loads, since wrong or damaged shipments go straight to customers.

How do you keep a warehouse clean and organized during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they treat housekeeping as part of the job because clutter causes accidents and lost product.

Tell me about a time you noticed a mistake someone else made in a shipment or record.

What they are checking: Whether they speak up respectfully so errors get fixed before they reach the customer.

How do you keep accurate records when you're moving fast?

What they are checking: Whether they keep paperwork and scanning accurate even when the pace picks up.

What would you do

You're receiving a shipment and the count doesn't match the paperwork. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they record the difference and report it instead of signing for something that isn't there.

Part of the job is blending raw materials for production. How would you make sure you use the right materials and amounts?

What they are checking: Whether they follow instructions exactly and double-check, since a wrong blend can ruin production.

A truck is waiting, the driver is impatient and you're short a pallet. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, communicate with the lead and avoid rushing in ways that cause mistakes.

What would you do if you saw damaged product on a pallet you were about to load?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report it instead of sending damaged goods to a customer.

About the work

Why does it matter to scan every pallet of finished goods and WIP when you move it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that inventory accuracy depends on every move being recorded.

What forklift experience do you have, and how do you work safely around people on foot?

What they are checking: Whether they drive with care in a busy warehouse, where forklift accidents are a leading injury.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • To load and unload products in an organized, timely manner to satisfy customer needs. • To scan all finished goods and WIP that are moved throughout the WH and production floor. • To blend raw materials for production as required and correctly scan all associated raw materials. • Maintain proper cords of transfer. • To Maintain WH in a clean and safe manner, providing a quality work environment. • To check and receive incoming items while maintaining applicable records. • Follow all work instructions, procedures, and safety precautions listed that are relevant to the job. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 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 – Canada 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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 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. 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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law. Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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