Packer - M-F, 10:50 pm to 7 am

Silgan Containers; Franklin (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Kentucky is seeking a factory associate to inspect, pack and prepare bottles on assigned lines. You will pull plastics, operate a punch, load conveyors or flamers, and ensure cartons are labeled and tickets prepared. A strong attention to detail and reliability are essential.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and about 1 year of manufacturing experience. You must be able to lift up to 30 lb and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience required.
• Must be dependable with good attendance and able to read bottle specs to ensure proper inspection.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment.
• Adhere to Silgan safety policies to prevent injury to self and co-workers.
• Monitor ware for quality defects and promptly inform the operator and/or the coordinator.
• Pack at standard rate.
• Operate a punch.
• Load conveyors and flamers.
• Maintain housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around machine.
• Remove scrap from around the line.
• Grind and pull plastic as needed.
• Make and unitize cartons; initial and date box labels.
• Make out unit tickets.
• Do any other work as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Ability to work with 30 lb. materials

Skills

Dependable

Attendance record

Bottle inspection

Education

High School or GED

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Duties include inspecting and packing a bottle at standard rate on assigned line(s) Responsible for general housekeeping. Assisting in scrap removal and grinding. Will pull plastic. May be required to operate a punch, load a conveyor or flamer and pack either blank or decorated bottles. May be required to tape and unitize cartons.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote a safe working environment
• Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers
• Monitor ware for quality defects and promptly inform the operator and/ or the coordinator.
• Pack at standard rate.
• Operate a punch.
• Load conveyors and flamers.
• Practice housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around machine including mopping if necessary.
• Remove scrap from around the line.
• Grind and pull plastic as needed.
• Make and unitize cartons as assigned.
• Initial and date box labels.
• Make out unit tickets.
• Do any other work as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Ability to work with 30 lb. materials

EDUCATION

Required: High School or GED

EXPERIENCE

Required: 1 years manufacturing experience

SKILLS

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

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

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.

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.