Packaging Technician – Training & Career Growth

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits after 90 days

401k with company match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Steel-toe footwear allowance

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Hazleton, PA is hiring Packers for our Hazleton facility. This full-time role on the production line involves packaging, inspection, and preparation for shipment with training provided.

Workers start on core tasks with opportunities to learn more production and inventory skills. The position offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits after 90 days, and a clear progression from $18.00 per hour to higher rates with training and experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Experience in manufacturing environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot automated box-making equipment.
• Load, unload and inspect packaging materials and products.
• Use equipment to move full pallets; shrink wrap and stage completed pallets.
• Form, label, seal, and inspect filled cartons on pallets.
• Check caps and packaging materials for defects.
• Clear jams and maintain scrap conveying systems, including bailer operations.
• Clean up scrap and maintain production area organization.
• Cross- train to the Lithographer Stacker role.
• Perform raw material inventory for production needs.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Operate equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Hazleton, PA is hiring Packers for our Hazleton facility. This full-time role on the production line involves packaging, inspection, and preparation for shipment with training provided.

Workers start on core tasks with opportunities to learn more production and inventory skills. The position offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits after 90 days, and a clear progression from $18.00 per hour to higher rates with training and experience.