Sorter

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Rochelle, IL is hiring for a production role operating the depalletizer, sorting tin plate sheets, and supporting the Quality Manager and Production Supervisor daily.

The position requires a high school diploma, proficiency with Word and Excel, strong communication and time management, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand long shifts; prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent time‑management skills

Responsibilities

• Perform depalletizer changeovers and operate the depalletizer (sorting machine).
• Verify sorting accuracy and maintain detailed daily records of all sorting activities.
• Coordinate with forklift drivers about sortable/non‑sortable ends and assist Production Supervisor daily as necessary
• Maintain HFI area and housekeeping of sort area workspace
• Prepare all sorted sheets for outside shipment and assist in Coil, Coater and Shipping departments as directed by supervision

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pay: $15.49

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7AM-3PM

Essential Job Functions

• Perform depalletizer changeovers
• Verify sorting accuracy
• Visually check quality of tin plate sheets and ends
• Coordinate with forklift drivers about sortable/non‑sortable ends
• Maintain HFI area
• Fix random tag issues (voids, held by mistakes, hold for inspection, etc.)
• Operate the depalletizer (sorting machine)
• Assist Quality Manager daily as necessary
• Assist Production Supervisor daily as necessary
• Sort plain and coated tinplate sheets as required
• Package bundles of tin plate sheets for transporting after sorting
• Maintain detailed daily records of all sorting activities
• Move tinplate bundles around facility using forklift truck as required
• Responsible for housekeeping of sort area workspace and as assigned in other plant areas
• Perform sorting work for other shifts as needed
• Assist in the Coil, Coater and Shipping departments as directed by supervision
• Prepare all sorted sheets (identified as scrap) for outside shipment

Job Requirements

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent time‑management skills

Experience / Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods while running machinery up to 12 hours
• Must possess adequate upper body strength to repeatedly pull or push hand tools to make, repair, or adjust parts and/or machines
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to be in constant motion about 50-70 percent of shifts

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 is a drug‑free workplace.