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About this Production Worker/General Labor role at Silgan

Silgan · Onsite · Rochelle, Illinois

Pay is: $23.51-$27.02 per hour depending on duties assigned


Shift: 4-On/4-Off, 12-hour shifts. You may work days or nights depending on production necessity.

 

Keep Our Facility Running. Support Production. Build Your Career.

Looking for a hands-on career with a stable company that values safety, teamwork, and hard work? Join Silgan Containers, America's largest metal food packaging producer, and become an important part of the team that helps maintain our facility, support plant operations, and keep production moving safely and efficiently.

 

We're looking for a Production General Laborer who enjoys working with their hands, staying active throughout the day, and taking pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment.

 

No specialized maintenance experience is required. We value dependable employees with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

 

What We Offer You:

  • Starting pay
  • $0.80/hour night shift differential
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with up to a 3% company match
  • Graduated vacation + paid holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement and career growth
  • A safety-focused culture committed to protecting our employees through our “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative
  • The opportunity to develop valuable mechanical and manufacturing skills in an essential industry

 

What You'll Do:

  • The potential to learn different positions like: Forklift, Packer, Quality Analyst, Stacker, and Sorter amongst other opportunities!
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Operate forklifts safely and maintain a clean, organized work environment
  • Support maintenance and facility projects using hand and power tools
  • Assist with equipment installation, movement, assembly, and repair activities
  • Help maintain hazardous material, compressor, and utility areas
  • Perform pallet repair, painting, housekeeping, and general plant upkeep
  • Maintain plant grounds, including mowing, trimming, trash removal, and snow removal
  • Identify and report equipment issues, leaks, or unsafe conditions
  • Participate in training activities and assist with other duties as assigned

 

We Need You To Have:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

 

Who We Are:

Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer, providing essential packaging for the food supply chain.

 

We're also committed to building a more sustainable future. Silgan is working to reduce our carbon footprint, increase renewable energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and divert waste from landfills. Our metal packaging products are recyclable, helping support a more sustainable food supply chain.

 

Join Silgan Containers in Rochelle, IL and build a career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth. Apply today!

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.

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About Silgan

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.

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