Machine Operator

Silgan Containers; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Flora, Illinois is seeking a Machine Operator to keep the blow-molding line running safely and efficiently, ensuring bottles meet established specifications. The role requires good reading/writing, attention to detail, and the ability to work a 12-hour day or night shift, including weekends and overtime.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of blow molding experience. Employment is on-site with strict adherence to safety and quality protocols to support continuous production.

Qualifications

• GED is required while a high school diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machine is functioning safely in compliance with GMP and housekeeping standards.
• Understand bottle quality requirements and document them accordingly.
• Sustain production efficiencies and manage scrap to meet company goals.
• Communicate machine, process, and quality issues effectively.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot tasks logically and promptly.
• Follow supervisor directions and complete color changes as needed.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance during shift.
• Complete quality inspections and record in SPC software.
• Provide mechanical/process troubleshooting on plant processes.
• Take on additional duties as required to support the plant.

Skills

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Machine safety

English fluency

Education

GED

High school diploma

Job description

## Machine OperatorApply: On Site: Flora, Illinois: Full time: Posted Today: R8482**SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:**Machine Operator is responsible for keeping machine running during their shift and producing items that meet the stablished specifications while also focusing Safety, Quality and Housekeeping.**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Ensuring machine is functioning safely in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards* Understanding of bottle quality requirements and documentation of those requirements* Sustain efficiencies and scrap on production machines that meet company goals* Ability to effectively communicate machine, process, quality related issues* Effectively diagnose problems and logically troubleshoot tasks* Comply with direction from supervisors and managers* Perform and complete color changes when required* Perform minor preventive maintenance to the machines during their shift* Complete quality inspection and record them in our statistical process control software* Mechanical and Process related troubleshooting on specific processes in the plant* Perform any additional assigned duties as needed to support the plantN/A**EDUCATION:****Required:** GED**Preferred:** High school diploma**EXPERIENCE:****Required:** 6 months as a machine operator.**Preferred:** 1 year experience as a blow molding operator.**SKILLS:****Required:** Ability to read, write and communicate orally. Good attention to detail.Ability to enter machinery safely and unhindered by physical restriction.Willingness to work 12 hours on either day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime**Preferred:** Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.**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.