Machine Operator

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

HSA

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Silgan Containers is hiring a Machine Operator at our Breinigsville, PA plant. You will gain knowledge of production lines, equipment, and quality standards, and operate a palletizer to group finished goods for storage or shipment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic English reading and computer use, and a willingness to work overtime. We offer comprehensive benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Experience using computers, copiers, calculators, scanners, and printers.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of production lines, equipment, and quality standards.
• Work on a palletizer to group and layer finished goods in preparation for storage or shipment.
• Check the quality of the cans to identify defects.

Skills

Computer literacy

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for a Machine Operator at our Breinigsville, PA plant!

What we offer you

• Starting pay is $27.38 per hour
• Quarterly bonus based on group efficiency, safety, housekeeping, and quality metrics.
• Up to 11 percent bonus on top of base wage!
• Overtime available after 40 hours worked in a week
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 2 weeks of vacation, 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days
• 401k with 3 percent match
• HSA after 30 days
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, MSK programs - Hinge Health and Regenexx, telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension
• Eligible reimbursement after 90 days for prescription safety glasses
• Company paid customized ear plugs
• Steel toed boots reimbursement offered, but not required
• Culture of advancement and growth
• We invest in you with on-the-job training, trade school classes and tuition reimbursement as needed
• Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering
• We care about your safety, which means we do what’s needed to protect our employees and that’s reflected in our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative results
• Breinigsville has one of the youngest workforces across Silgan

What you’ll do

• Gain knowledge of production lines, equipment, and quality standards
• Work on a palletizer to group and layer finished goods in preparation for storage or shipment
• Check the quality of the cans to identify defects

We need you to have

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Experience using computers, copiers, calculators, scanners, and printers

Who we are

America’s largest metal food packaging producer. A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.

Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.

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 Containers 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 Containers is a drug-free workplace.

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.