Mechanic Training Program - Production Operator

Mechanic Trainee / Operator – Grow Your Career With Us

Looking to build a long‑term career, not just find another job? We’re proud to offer a culture of advancement and growth—we promote from within. Start as an Operator and gain hands‑on experience while developing your mechanical skills. With strong performance and mechanical aptitude, you may advance into a Mechanic role in as little as six months.

Starting pay of $25.70 per hour plus shift differentials: $0.50 for 2nd shift and $1.00 for 3rd shift.

Shift schedule: 2nd Shift 2PM – 11:30PM Monday‑Friday; 3rd Shift 11PM – 7:30AM Sunday‑Thursday;
Continuous Shift 6PM – 6AM 4 days on/4 days off.

Cross‑training opportunities include machine operation, lift truck operation, quality inspection, and more, increasing versatility and career growth.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, prorated vacation, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with a 3% match, and HSA after the first full month.
• Overtime availability.
• Quarterly bonus potential based on safety, waste, quality and productivity performance.
• Add‑on 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 are promoted from within.
• On‑the‑job training, classes, tuition reimbursement as needed.
• State‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility with a multicultural and diverse team.

• Maintain lift truck and yard truck, including daily OSHA inspections and documentation.
• Understand and follow safe charging and refueling of lift trucks and yard trucks.
• Operate lift trucks using proper 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 Operators license.
• Operate electric lift trucks used for moving product in warehouse and loading/unloading shipments, prioritizing safety and quality.
• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Read and understand shipping orders, bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, and related documents.

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, provided these conditions do not prevent the performance of essential job duties. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This position is at‑will. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace.