Packer

Silgan Containers; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Silgan Closures is hiring a Packer for our Hazleton, Pennsylvania facility. The role involves on-the-line packaging, inspection and preparation of products for shipment, with initial training and a clear path to skill progression.

Weekly pay starts at $18.00 per hour, with the potential to move to $19.00 after 1,040 hours and up to $25.58 per hour with training and skill advancement. Comprehensive benefits follow 90 days, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k with company match,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• 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 to 50 pounds

Manufacturing experience preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now hiring Packers for our Hazleton, Pennsylvania, facility.

Join our Hazleton team as a Packer on the production line. Full-time work, steady schedules, and training provided.

As a Packer, you’ll work on the production line to package, inspect, and prepare products for shipment. You’ll start with core tasks like operating equipment, handling pallets, and performing quality checks. You’ll have the opportunity to learn additional production and inventory skills as you gain experience. This facility promotes from within, and many employees advance through on-the-job training. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience as a Production Worker or anyone looking to learn manufacturing skills.

What we offer you:

• Weekly pay
  • Start: $18.00 per hour
  • Progress to $19.00 per hour after 1,040 hours
  • Opportunity to earn up to $25.58 per hour with training and skill progression
• Comprehensive benefits after 90 days includes:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off and wellness program
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Steel-toe footwear allowance provided
  • Uniforms provided at no cost
• Full-time role in a clean, structured manufacturing environment. Standard work instructions. Team-based

What you’ll do:

• 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

What you’ll need to have:

• 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

Who we are:

• Silgan Closures is a global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
• We provide sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for the world’s principal food, beverage, healthcare, home, and personal care brands.
• Join a stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company that values its people and their contribution to the world’s food supply.

_ 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.