Blow Mold Operator: Precision, Quality & Safety

Silgan Containers; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production lines running and ensure items meet specifications, with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Housekeeping. The role requires 12-hour shifts, weekend/overtime availability, and effective communication of machine and process issues.

Responsibilities include safe machine operation under GMP, documenting bottle quality requirements, troubleshooting, performing color changes, and basic preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• GED is required.
• High school diploma preferred.
• At least 6 months of machine operator experience is required.
• 1 year of blow molding operator experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate orally with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machine is functioning safely in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards.
• Understand bottle quality requirements and document those requirements.
• Sustain efficiencies and scrap to meet company goals.
• Ability to diagnose problems and troubleshoot tasks.
• Comply with directions from supervisors and managers.
• Perform color changes when required.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on machines during shift.
• Complete quality inspections and record them in SPC software.
• Perform mechanical and process-related troubleshooting on plant processes.
• Take on additional duties as needed to support the plant.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

GED

High school diploma

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production lines running and ensure items meet specifications, with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Housekeeping. The role requires 12-hour shifts, weekend/overtime availability, and effective communication of machine and process issues.

Responsibilities include safe machine operation under GMP, documenting bottle quality requirements, troubleshooting, performing color changes, and basic preventive maintenance.