Production Worker

Silgan Containers; Hoopeston (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Hoopeston seeks a part-time Press Operator. You will handle packaging, quality inspection, stacking of finished products, and other assigned duties. A high school diploma is required, along with good English skills and basic math abilities.

This role involves physical demands, such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. The pay is $15.00 per hour plus a 5% shift differential. Ideal for students or those looking for extra income.

Qualifications

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using decimals and fractions.
• Experience using computers, copiers, calculators, scanners, and printers.

Responsibilities

• Perform Press Operator functions including packaging and visual inspection of product for quality.
• Various clean-up tasks, part sorting, and filling in for operators when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good English speaking and writing skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS, IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN SCHOOL, OR JUST WANT TO MAKE SOME EXTRA MONEY!

This Is a PART-TIME, Non-benefits Eligible Position.

Pay is $15.00 per hour plus 5 percent shift differential.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform Press Operator functions including packaging, visual inspection of product for quality, and stacking of finished product on pallets.
• Various clean‑up tasks, part sorting, and filling in for operators when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, use decimals and fractions.
• Good English speaking and writing skills.
• Experience using computers, copiers, calculators, scanners, and printers.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods while running machinery up to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

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 Containers 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 Containers is a drug‑free workplace.