Injection Operator-Days 6:30am-6:45pm A team

Silgan Containers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Kentucky seeks a production operator responsible for starting up injection molding machines, monitoring cycles, collecting parts, and performing hourly quality checks.

You will document operations, ensure safety rules are followed, prepare paperwork for shift handoffs, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with production quality checks and documentation.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain clean work areas.
• Competence in operating injection molding machinery and start-up/shutdown tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production paperwork for machine start-up and operation.
• Monitor machine operation and ensure parts are collected and counted correctly.
• Conduct quality checks and report nonconformities to QA.
• Prepare end-of-shift paperwork and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Quality control

Safety procedures

Documentation

Machine operation

Tools

Injection molding machines

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Has a fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality as it applies to all the duties listed below; Prepare production paperwork for machine start-up and operation. Monitor machine operation to ensure parts are collected into storage boxes and are counted correctly. Pull shots for quality checks following machine re-starts or as needed. Identify nonconformities and inform the Shift QA. (hourly checks) Evaluate product to ensure high quality and conformance with established standards. Report any food safety and quality problems or concerns. Evaluate and document machine performance. Tape boxes shut, label the boxes, and stack for shipment. Prepare paperwork at the end of the shift for the following shift, noting any problems or exceptions that occurred. Maintain a clean and safe working area. Perform sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary. Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures Start up Injection molding machines Clean out grinders Trouble shoot minor machine/part issues

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. 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.