Industrial Maintenance & General Laborer

silgancontainers; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support manufacturing operations. You will perform safety-driven tasks, assist in installation, cleaning, basic upkeep, and equipment movement under supervision.

The role requires the ability to work at heights, lift up to 50 pounds, and multitask across 8‑hour shifts with overtime as needed. A High School diploma or GED is required, manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work at high speeds and multitask.
• Dependable and flexible to work 8 hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Able to work at heights including use of steps and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety regulations and/or directives.
• Keep forktruck clean and report any needed service requirements.
• Maintain hazardous materials room and monitor waste solvent drum level.
• Maintain air compressor/fluid cooler area and check for leaks.
• Assist in installation, leveling, aligning, assembling and moving machines and equipment.
• Safely operate maintenance hand tools and basic power tools.
• Assist in routine bench work and maintenance tasks.
• Assist in miscellaneous piping work.
• Learn requisitions, receipts and preventative maintenance work orders.
• Maintain outside grounds including lawn care and trash removal.
• Perform snow and ice removal and painting tasks as assigned.
• Perform pallet repair and manage pallet return programs.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform other cleaning duties as assigned.
• Assist in training others and attend trainings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Work at speed

Dependable

Supervision minimal

Work at heights

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Silgan Containers in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support manufacturing operations. You will perform safety-driven tasks, assist in installation, cleaning, basic upkeep, and equipment movement under supervision.

The role requires the ability to work at heights, lift up to 50 pounds, and multitask across 8‑hour shifts with overtime as needed. A High School diploma or GED is required, manufacturing experience is preferred.