Packer/Inspector 8:00am-8:00pm

Silgan Plastics; Town of Benton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Silgan Plastics seeks a dedicated team member to inspect and pack bottles on assigned lines, assist in scrap removal, and maintain clean work areas. The role includes training new staff, following pick lists, and adhering to safety policies with required PPE. Excellent attendance is essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in manufacturing preferred. Shift options include day and night with benefits in a 12-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and have a good attendance record.
• Able to understand bottle specifications to ensure proper inspection.
• Ability to read and follow pick lists posted on lines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and pack bottles on assigned line(s).
• Participate in scrap removal and housekeeping.
• Train new personnel on job requirements and procedures.
• Communicate and report non-conforming ware to next shift.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear required PPE.

Skills

Dependable

Good attendance

Bottle specifications

Education

High School or GED

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Duties include inspecting and packing bottles on assigned line(s). Responsible for general housekeeping. Assisting in scrap removal.

1. Quality

Complete required information on exception reports as indicated per procedure. Communication and reporting of non-conforming ware or problems noted during shift to next shift. Responsible for knowledge of quality standards, specifications, and quality complaints. General understanding of quality requirements for all containers. Personal inspection of product quality.

2. Safety

Responsible for enforcing safety policies and reporting safety violations. Know and apply written safety procedures Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts or situations. Maintain clean work areas.

3. Production

Train new personnel on job requirements. Maximize production of quality product. Follow Silgan standard practices Effective use of verbal and written communications Be able to read and effectively use information on Pick Lists posted on lines. Packing/Stacking assigned lines as required per procedures with effective and efficient acceptability. Understanding of stacking patterns, job folders, and customer specifications.

4. Employee Relations

Administer both Company and local policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with housekeeping standards. Adhere to Silgan dress codes including appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as earplugs, safety glasses, etc.

5. Other duties as assigned.

The job description above covers the most significant reoccurring duties for this position but does not preclude other project special assignments.

EDUCATION: Preferred: High School or GED

EXPERIENCE: Preferred: 1 year manufacturing experience.

SKILLS: Required: Must be dependable, have a good attendance record and be able to understand bottle specifications to assure proper bottle inspection

Hourly compensation: Day Shift-$18.09 hourly plus benefits

Night Shift-$19.09 hourly plus benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8:00am-8:00 pm day shift
• 8:00pm-8:00am night shift
• 36 hours one week, 48 hours following week

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.