Production Worker

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 24,594 - 35,028; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with company match

10 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement and training

Wellness and preventive programs

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation is hiring Production Workers for our Ft. Dodge, IA plant. Starting wage is $21.64 per hour with opportunities for overtime.

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, plus ADD and life insurance, disability, and 401k with company match. You’ll begin earning vacation and personal time from day one and enjoy 10 paid holidays each year.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor semi-automated production equipment, ensuring efficient machine operation and accurate material feeds into equipment.
• Perform palletizing tasks using semi-automated palletizer equipment, efficiently stacking finished products on pallets to meet production needs and safety standards.
• Assist with various manufacturing operations tasks, including clean-up duties, part sorting, and acting as a relief operator when necessary.
• Receive training to become a Certified Forklift Driver, Palletizer Operator, and Packaging Operator, achieving ongoing growth and development milestones within the role.
• Contribute to additional production tasks as assigned by management, helping maintain a smooth and safe manufacturing process.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Reading instructions

Job description

Production Workers needed in our Ft. Dodge, IA plant

Starting wage of $21.64 per hour

What we offer you:

• Starting pay is $21.64 per hour. Additional overtime is offered, as needed.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, plus ADD and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Add-on benefits include pet insurance, wellness programs for diabetes and hypertension, online workouts, and more.
• Automatic 401k enrollment with a company match.
• You’ll start earning vacation and personal time on your first day.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Quarterly safety rewards are available.
• Allowance for prescription safety glasses.
• Steel‑toed boots are not required.
• We invest in you with training, classes, and tuition reimbursement to grow your skills.
• Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering including food drives.
• Your safety is our priority, and we take the necessary steps to protect our employees. This is reflected in the success of our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative.
• Ft. Dodge matched 100 percent of its electricity with renewable energy in 2023.

What you’ll do:

• Operate and monitor semi‑automated production equipment, ensuring efficient machine operation and accurate material feeds into equipment.
• Perform palletizing tasks using semi‑automated palletizer equipment, efficiently stacking finished products on pallets to meet production needs and safety standards.
• Assist with various manufacturing operations tasks, including clean‑up duties, part sorting, and acting as a relief operator when necessary.
• Receive training to become a Certified Forklift Driver, Palletizer Operator, and Packaging Operator, achieving ongoing growth and development milestones within the role.
• Contribute to additional production tasks as assigned by management, helping maintain a smooth and safe manufacturing process.

We need you to have:

• A “can do, will do” attitude.
• The ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.

Who we are:

• America’s largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

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.