Packer - M-F, 2:50 pm to 11 pm

Silgan Containers; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a focused Packer for the Franklin, KY plant. The role covers inspecting and packing bottles on a defined line, ensuring quality and safety on the production floor.

Responsibilities include scrap removal, grinding, pulling plastic, and operating line equipment like punches and conveyors. You will also label boxes, unitize cartons, and maintain a clean work area consistent with company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and have a good attendance record.
• Able to understand bottle specifications to ensure proper inspection.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and pack bottles at standard rate on assigned line.
• Assist with scrap removal and grinding.
• Pull plastic as needed and operate line equipment (punch, conveyors, flamers).
• Label and unitize cartons; ensure proper box labeling and ticketing.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety practices on the line.

Skills

Dependable

Good attendance

Bottle inspection understanding

Education

High School or GED

Job description

## Packer - M-F, 2:50 pm to 11 pmApply: On Site: Franklin, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: R8404## **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 30-40 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.