Palletizer Operator

Silgan Specialty Packaging; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoe allowance

On-site solar initiatives

Shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Edison, NJ is seeking an operator to run manufacturing equipment and keep production lines at peak efficiency. The role includes completing traceability and quality documentation to support production reporting.

The position offers $25.24 per hour with shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings, time off, and continuing training opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing work experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates manufacturing equipment effectively and efficiently to keep production lines at maximum productivity.
• Completes all required documents for purposes of traceability, production reporting and quality requirements.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

You CAN with Silgan Containers

What we offer you:

• Pay is $25.24 per hour plus shift differential available for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Consistent wage increases.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, plus life insurance.
• Specialty programs, like pet insurance, health programs for diabetes, hypertension, and more.
• 401k retirement saving plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to enhance your skills.
• Safety shoe allowance provided.
• We care about your safety, which means we do what's needed to protect our employees and that's reflected in our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative results
• Edison is Silgan Container's first facility to install on-site solar.

What You'll Do

• Operates manufacturing equipment effectively and efficiently to keep production lines at maximum productivity.
• Completes all required documents for purposes of traceability, production reporting and quality requirements.

Who we are:

• The largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and a foremost manufacturer of metal food containers in the US.
• A stable, environmentally conscious, and publicly traded company.
• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.
• Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.

We need you to have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing work experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.