Quality Production Associate

Milwaukee Succeeds; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Kenosha, WI is hiring a Production Quality Associate to support 2nd, 3rd, and Continuous shifts. Starting pay is $25.70 per hour with shift differential and a quarterly bonus opportunity, plus comprehensive benefits and 401(k) with matching.

Overtime opportunities and on-the-job training are available. As a Warehouse Operator, Forklift Operator, or Material Handler, you will move materials, perform lift-truck tasks, conduct quality checks, and maintain a safe, organized

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator certification.
• Experience operating electric forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Reading and understanding shipping documents, work instructions and inventory paperwork.
• Strong attention to safety and quality;
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric lift trucks safely throughout the warehouse.
• Perform daily lift truck inspections and complete required documentation.
• Safely charge and refuel lift trucks and yard trucks.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials; maintain a clean warehouse.
• Follow forklift safety procedures and inventory counts.
• Operate the palletizer and perform product quality inspections.
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork including Bills of Lading and invoices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Documentation literacy

Inventory accuracy

Reliability attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Production Quality Associate Silgan Closures - Kenosha, WI

Starting Pay: $25.70 per hour + Shift Differential + Bonus Opportunity + Excellent Benefits

Join Silgan Closures, a leader in sustainable manufacturing and America's largest producer of metal food packaging. If you're looking for a stable, full-time manufacturing career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, advancement opportunities, and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to meet you.

Available Shifts

2nd Shift

• Monday-Friday
• 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• $0.50/hour shift differential

3rd Shift

• Sunday night-Friday morning
• 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• $1.00/hour shift differential

Continuous Shift

• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• 4 days on / 4 days off

Why Join Silgan

• Starting pay of $25.70 per hour
• Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts
• Overtime opportunities available
• Quarterly bonus opportunity based on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities - 40% of our plant leadership has been promoted from within
• Additional benefits including Pet Insurance, Telemedicine, Hinge Health, Regenexx, Livongo, and more
• Work in a modern, clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Safety-first culture with our award-winning Drive to Zero Injuries initiative
• Proud to be the first Silgan facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill

What You’ll Do

As a Warehouse Operator, Forklift Operator, or Material Handler, you'll play a vital role in keeping production moving safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate electric lift trucks safely throughout the warehouse
• Perform daily OSHA lift truck inspections and complete required documentation
• Safely charge and refuel lift trucks and yard trucks
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the facility
• Follow designated forklift traffic lanes and warehouse safety procedures
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts
• Operate the palletizer
• Perform product quality inspections
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork including Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders, Packing Slips, and Invoices
• Support warehouse operations and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We're looking for dependable individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator certification
• Experience operating electric forklifts or other material handling equipment is preferred
• Manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, logistics, distribution, or production experience is a plus
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents, work instructions, and inventory paperwork
• Strong attention to safety and quality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic

Why Silgan

At Silgan Closures, we don't just offer jobs— we offer careers. Our employees enjoy long-term stability, opportunities for advancement, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to be part of a company committed to sustainability, innovation, and employee development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, and we are a drug‑free workplace.