Inspector-FLEX

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation in Kentucky is seeking an Inspector to ensure finished goods meet customer expectations and to identify defects across packaging lines. The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety policies, accurate defect classification, and collaboration with operators to maintain production quality.

Responsibilities include verifying packaging parameters, performing rework as needed, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Cognitive ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment and adhere to Silgan safety policies.
• Identify and classify defects: critical, major and minor based on impact.
• Verify packaging specifications and parameters per specifications sheet.
• Safely perform any rework required and assist during machine startup.
• Maintain housekeeping and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Notify operators of defects and coordinate timely resolutions.

Skills

Lifting 35 lbs

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Will promote a safe working environment. Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers. Will have the immediate responsibility to assure that finished goods meet or exceed our customers; expectations. The Inspector will be responsible for finding classification of typical defects encountered. Critical defects are defects which is likely to cause failure of the package to the point where the package will not fulfill its intended purpose and is likely to result in an unsafe or hazardous condition to the customer or end user. Major defects are defects that may cause handling or performance problems but not package failure. Minor defects are defects that are aesthetically objectionable but will not cause package failure. Will alert the Operator to all defects so that the defects can be addressed. Will be responsible for verifying the specifications sheet that packaging parameters are being met. Will safely perform any rework required. The Inspector will safely perform housekeeping duties and will keep work area clean. When a line goes down the inspector will clean entire line area. Will promote a "teamwork" atmosphere by assisting where needed in housekeeping, organizing, packing, transporting corrugated, erecting corrugated, performing rework. Will safely assist the Operator in grinding bottles during startup of the machines, clear jams on the downstream, housekeeping around the entire machine including grinders, downstream, under the takeouts. Will safely assist the Maintenance department through housekeeping on and around machines that are down for planned maintenance. Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines. Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions. Effectively use verbal and written communications. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Perform sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary. Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Skills

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds continuously throughout the shift. Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

Special Requirements

This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

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.

Company Information

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.