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Silgan Plastics Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation is seeking a production associate to follow safety and quality guidelines while packing and palletizing products from conveyor systems. The role requires good attention to detail, ability to read and communicate effectively, and the stamina to work 12-hour day or night shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Candidates should have a GED; a high school diploma is preferred, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Must have GED; HS diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate orally.
• Fluent English preferred for effective communication.
• Must be dependable with good attendance; able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety and Quality Guidelines.
• Adhere to Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury.
• Pack or palletize production from conveyors systems.
• Keep assigned lines clean and perform housekeeping tasks.
• Remove scrap from around the line.
• Rework and repack defective product and document paperwork.
• Initial and date box labels and issue unit tickets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Ability to read/write/oral

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Understand bottle specs

Shifts 12-hour

Co-worker communication

English fluency preferred

Education

GED

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Follow all the Safety and Quality Guidelines.
• Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers Notify the inspector if any defective parts are noticed Pack at standard rate.
• Pack or Palletize production from conveyors systems.
• Practice housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around machine including mopping if necessary.
• Remove scrap from around the line.
• Rework and repack any defective product when necessary and document appropriate paperwork.
• Initial and date box labels.
• Make out unit tickets.
• Do any other work as assigned by the Supervisor.

Authority Level (if applicable): N/A

Education

• Required: GED
• Preferred: High school diploma

Experience

• Preferred: Manufacturing experience but not required

Skills

• Required: Ability to read, write and communicate orally.
• Good attention to detail.
• Must be dependable, have a good attendance record and be able to understand bottle specifications to assure proper bottle inspection Visual Inspections on product.
• Willingness to work 12 hours on either day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime Ability to lift 50Lbs.
• Having good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Preferred: Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.

Limitations & 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. Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so causes undue hardship. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates 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 the 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 Plastics 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 Plastics is a drug‑free workplace.

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. This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.