Swing Shift Production Operator — Packaging & Quality

Silgan Dispensing; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing in Spokane, WA, is seeking a Production Operator I to work on a production line packaging products for distribution to customers. You will follow written guidelines, operate machinery after training, and maintain quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP/QSR/ISO, FDA and OSHA rules, and a strong commitment to on-time delivery. Typical duties include cross-training across stations, maintaining clean work areas, and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations preferred.
• Experience on a production line preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret written policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with others to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Works on a production line packaging products, following written guidelines and specifications for each product.
• Independently operates production machinery after training and certification.
• Follows established quality requirements for each product.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures for operating equipment and handling raw materials and finished goods.
• Cross train to other work stations to enable rotation of work.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping and a clean work area.
• Promotes teamwork by working with others to achieve production efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery goals.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, QSR/ISO, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
• Adheres to company safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Policy interpretation

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OBJECTIVE: The Production Operator I works on a production line packaging product for distribution to customers.

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works on a production line packaging products, following written guidelines and specifications for each product.
• Independently operates production machinery after the successful completion of training and certification.
• Follows established quality requirements for each product.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures for operating equipment and handling raw materials and finished goods.
• Cross train to other work stations to enable rotation of work.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping and a clean work area.
• Promotes teamwork by working with others to achieve production efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery goals.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• Ensure compliance with GMP, QSR/ISO, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
• Adheres to company safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a FDA regulated manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations preferred.
• Prior experience working on a production line preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret written policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete paperwork correctly.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and count.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with others to achieve goals.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to recognize good quality and perform to quality standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Varied position throughout shift, including standing and/or sitting for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to grasp small objects.
• Vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

Swing shift:- Mon-Fri 2PM - 10:30PM

$17.35-$20.00/HR DOE

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 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.