Quality Control-1st

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation seeks a capable quality control inspector to support production lines with accuracy and reliability. You will prepare First Piece Reports, perform ink color checks, and conduct required testing per procedures.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, good attendance, and strong reading/writing skills in a fast-paced factory setting. You will contribute to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement on the line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have been qualified back-up QC Inspector or a qualified Packer/Selector if no back-ups are available.
• Must have good attendance, must have shown dependability in current position, and must have good reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing First Piece Reports for each line running.
• Responsible for doing ink color checks.
• Responsible for all special testing required by procedures.
• Responsible for doing overflows as required.
• Required to perform hourly quality checks.
• Required to line audit while collecting hourly samples and in any free time.
• Required to keep spec sheets in their proper place, filing away old ones and putting new ones in their appropriate place.
• Responsible for auditing any blank bottle finished goods lines in Production.
• Daily plant walk through to identify issues. (visual)
• Perform last shot measurement and visual ANALYSIS ensure that information going out to the production floor is correct. (Pick lists and stickers)
• New Projects-test and measure Customer Focus Training-AVBIS training and New Equipment Usage
• Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.
• Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions.
• Effectively use verbal and written communications.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing First Piece Reports for each line running.
• Responsible for doing ink color checks.
• Responsible for all special testing required by procedures.
• Responsible for doing overflows as required.
• Required to perform hourly quality checks.
• Required to line audit while collecting hourly samples and in any free time.
• Required to keep spec sheets in their proper place, filing away old ones and putting new ones in their appropriate place.
• Responsible for auditing any blank bottle finished goods lines in Production.
• Daily plant walk through to identify issues. (visual)
• Perform last shot measurement and visual ANALYSIS ensure that information going out to the production floor is correct. (Pick lists and stickers)
• New Projects-test and measure Customer Focus Training-AVBIS training and New Equipment Usage
• Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.
• Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions.
• Effectively use verbal and written communications.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Skills

• Required: Must have been qualified back-up QC Inspector or a qualified Packer/Selector if no back-ups are available.
• Must have good attendance, must have shown dependability in current position, and must have good reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
• Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

Special Requirements

This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Mechanical Aptitude a plus.

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.

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 reasonably 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.