Packaging Inspector

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401k with match

HSA after 30 days

Pet insurance

Telemedicine

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking Packaging Inspectors for our Fort Madison, IA facility. This full-time role offers starting pay of $19.32 per hour, up to $24.51 per hour with shift differential, and a comprehensive benefits package including a quarterly bonus.

We provide on-the-job training, growth opportunities, and a commitment to safety. Expect a 12-hour continuous schedule with potential overtime and our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative guiding safety practices.

Qualifications

• Follow instructions and be a team player.
• Ability to pull, push, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Safety-oriented mindset.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Package product to required specifications.
• Place sleeves in cartons or snakewrap on pallet as required.
• Manually load shells into equipment as required.
• Monitor product continuously to ensure visual acceptability.
• Complete forms and reports as required, both manually and electronically.
• Work with management to improve work area, safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

Skills

Team player

Safety-minded

Manufacturing experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Silgan Containers is hiring Packaging Inspectors for our manufacturing facility in Fort Madison, IA. This full-time manufacturing position offers starting pay of $19.32-$24.51 per hour plus shift differential, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $19.32 per hour - $24.51 per hour plus shift differential
• Only work 84 hours every two weeks but earn 76 hours of straight pay and 8 hours of guaranteed overtime every two weeks
• On average 15 scheduled days per month.
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend.
• Quarterly bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, 401k with a 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, and more
• Safety glasses reimbursement
• Steel toed boots not required
• We invest in you with on-the-job training, classes, and tuition reimbursement as needed
• Room to grow – we promote within
• On average 15 scheduled days per month
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
• 12 hour continuous schedule
• 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.

What you’ll do:

• Package product to required specifications
• Place sleeves in cartons or snakewrap on pallet as required
• Manually load shells into equipment as required
• Monitor product continuously to ensure visual acceptability
• Complete forms and reports as required, both manually and electronically
• Work with management to improve work area, safety, quality, cost, and productivity

We need you to have:

• The ability to follow instructions and be a team player
• The ability to pull, push, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds
• A safety-oriented mindset
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

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 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.