Inspector Packer

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Village of Penn Yan (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation in New York is seeking a manufacturing associate to uphold quality standards on the production floor. You will perform inspections, document hourly checks and downtime, and maintain a clean, safe workspace in adherence to GMP policies.

The role requires following procedures, supporting other shifts, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure smooth operations and packaging line efficiency.

Responsibilities

• This includes the responsibilities and duties of the job and should cover all performance areas.
• Guidelines: Must follow and enforce Silgan Safety, Quality and GMP policies.
• Provide quality verification/ inspections of all manufacturing activities, management system.
• Packing, stacking assigned lines as required per procedures with effective and efficient acceptability.
• Rework as assigned.
• Perform label changes, screen wipes and ink replenishment.
• Record all hourly checks and machine downtime.
• Keep machines and production floor clean and safe.
• Working knowledge of quality.
• Complete understanding of all quality and pertinent procedures.
• Assist other shifts when needed.
• Understanding of stacking patterns, job folders and customer specifications.
• Report all unsafe acts or conditions.
• Follow all company procedures and policies.
• Support activities and functions: Provide input and assistance with general duties.
• Support other departments when needed.

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This includes the responsibilities and duties of the job and should cover all performance areas.
• Guidelines: Must follow and enforce Silgan Safety, Quality and GMP policies.
• Provide quality verification/ inspections of all manufacturing activities, management system.
• Packing, stacking assigned lines as required per procedures with effective and efficient acceptability.
• Rework as assigned.
• Perform label changes, screen wipes and ink replenishment.
• Record all hourly checks and machine downtime.
• Keep machines and production floor clean and safe.
• Working knowledge of quality.
• Complete understanding of all quality and pertinent procedures.
• Assist other shifts when needed.
• Understanding of stacking patterns, job folders and customer specifications.
• Report all unsafe acts or conditions.
• Follow all company procedures and policies.
• Support activities and functions: Provide input and assistance with general duties.
• Support other departments when needed.

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.

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.