Find & Apply For Packager Jobs in Deep River, Connecticut

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Duties include inspecting and packing bottles at standard rate on assigned line(s) Responsible for general housekeeping. Assisting in scrap removal and grinding. Will pull plastic. May be required to load a conveyor and pack either blank or decorated bottles. May be required to tape and unitize cartons.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all the Safety and Quality Guidelines. Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers Notify the inspector if any defective parts are noticed Pack at standard rate. Pack or Palletize production from conveyors systems. Practice housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around machine including mopping if necessary. Remove scrap from around the line. Rework and repack any defective product when necessary and document appropriate paperwork. Initial and date box labels. Make out unit tickets. Do any other work as assigned by the Supervisor.

EDUCATION

Required:

GED Preferred:

High school diploma

EXPERIENCE

Preferred:

• Manufacturing experience but not required

SKILLS:

Required:

Ability to read, write and communicate orally. Good attention to detail. Must be dependable, have a good attendance record and be able to understand bottle specifications to assure proper bottle inspection Visual Inspections on product. Willingness to work 12 hours on either day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime Ability to lift 50Lbs. Having good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors

Preferred:

Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.

LIMITATIONS & 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. Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so causes undue hardship. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates 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 the 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 Plastics 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 Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person