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Silgan Plastics

Packer-11:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

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A Packager consolidates and packages goods for safe and efficient storage and transport. Works at a factory or at a trade or transportation facility.

$36,461 / year median in Illinois

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Job description 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 operate a punch, load a conveyor or flamer and pack either blank or decorated bottles. May be required to tape and unitize cartons. Referral Bonus! Incentive Program!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote a safe working environment Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers Monitor ware for quality defects and promptly inform the operator and/ or the coordinator. Pack at standard rate. Operate a punch. Load conveyors and flamers. Practice housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around machine including mopping if necessary. Remove scrap from around the line. Grind and pull plastic as needed. Make and unitize cartons as assigned. Initial and date box labels. Make out unit tickets. Do any other work as assigned by the Supervisor.
EDUCATION
Required:
High School or
GED EXPERIENCE
Required:
1 years manufacturing experience
SKILLS:
Required:
Must be dependable, have a good attendance record and be able to understand bottle specifications to assure proper bottle inspection
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 would cause 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 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) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Experience level: 1 year
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.90 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location:
In person