Finisher- (Must be able to work all 3 shifts)

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Ligonier (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation in Westmoreland County, PA seeks a finishing operator to perform packaging, assembly, rework, and inspection on a variety of products under direct supervision.

You will load conveyors, weigh and record finished production, maintain safety, and keep the line area clean. The role requires the ability to lift 18–30 lbs and work in an 8-hour shift, with attention to quality and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Able to perform finishing operations including packaging, assembly, rework and inspection.
• Must be able to lift 18–30 lbs per carton.
• Work under direct supervision and follow Silgan safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Pack cartons with empty plastic bottles at a standard rate.
• Load conveyors and operate related equipment.
• Monitor product quality and report defects promptly.
• Keep work area clean and organized; perform housekeeping around lines.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Performs finishing operations as directed and assigned on a variety of product. Such operations include packaging, assembly, rework, inspection, weighing, recording finished production. Work under direct supervision. Packs cartons with empty plastic bottles at a standard rate. Twists, bends and lifts every carton. This requires wrist and arm movements. Uses simple measuring instruments such as a ruler, scale or gages to check work. General arithmetic knowledge is necessary to understand how to use these tools. Monitors product for quality defects and promptly inform the operator and/ or the coordinator. Loads conveyors and flamers. Practices housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around machine including mopping if necessary. Removes scrap from around the line. Grind and pull plastic as needed. Makes and unitizes cartons as assigned. Initials and dates box labels. Makes out unit tickets. Does any other work as assigned by the Supervisor. Ability to work with 18- 30 lbs. per carton. Possibly packs 100 to 250 cartons in an 8-hour shift. May have to lift carton off the horse onto floor. Twists, bends and lifts every carton. Promotes a safe working environment. Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers.

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.

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.

Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.