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Silgan Plastics

12 HR Packer 7p-7a

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.

$38,267 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

12 HR Packer 7p-7a Silgan Plastics United States, Illinois, Flora 2 Industrial Park (Show on map) Aug 04, 2026 Machine Operator is responsible for keeping machine running during their shift and producing items that meet the stablished specifications while also focusing Safety, Quality and Housekeeping.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring machine is functioning safely in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards Understanding of bottle quality requirements and documentation of those requirements Sustain efficiencies and scrap on production machines that meet company goals Ability to effectively communicate machine, process, quality related issues Effectively diagnose problems and logically troubleshoot tasks Comply with direction from supervisors and managers Perform and complete color changes when required Perform minor preventive maintenance to the machines during their shift Complete quality inspection and record them in our statistical process control software Mechanical and Process related troubleshooting on specific processes in the plant Perform any additional assigned duties as needed to support the plant
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
(Non-Canada) 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.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
- Canada 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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 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. 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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law. Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.