Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing Production

Starting pay of $23.94 per hour plus $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift, $1.00 for 3rd shift.

Shift schedules: 2nd Shift 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday–Friday
3rd Shift 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (starts Sunday evening at 11:30 PM and ends Friday morning at 7:30 AM)
Continuous Shift 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 4 days on and 4 days off

• Starting pay of $23.94 per hour
• $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift, $1.00 for 3rd
• Overtime available
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, prorated vacation and 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with a 3% match, HSA available after first full month
• Quarterly bonus potential based on safety, waste, quality and productivity performance
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, MSK programs (Hinge Health and Regenexx), telemedicine, Livongo for diabetes and hypertension, and more
• Culture of advancement and growth – 40% of plant management promoted from within
• On‑the‑job training, classes and tuition reimbursement as needed
• State‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility with a multicultural and diverse team
• Safety focus reflected in the “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative
• Kenosha is Silgan’s first facility to achieve zero waste to landfill in 2020

• Maintain lift truck and yard truck, including daily OSHA inspections and documentation
• Follow safe charging and refueling procedures for lift trucks and yard trucks
• Use proper lift truck aisles
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory
• Maintain a clean and neat warehouse
• Run the palletizer
• Perform quality product checks
• Other duties as assigned by management

• Ability to earn and maintain a Lift Truck Operator’s license (electric lift trucks used to move product and load/unload shipments)
• Operate all equipment making safety and quality a priority
• Follow verbal and written directions; read and understand shipping orders, bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, etc.

• America’s largest metal food packaging producer
• A company committed to sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like‑minded suppliers and providing recyclable products

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 disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation of any other protected status. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.

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 disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation of any other protected status. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.