Production Associate

The production associate is an entry level position and is responsible for ensuring proper inspection and packing of product. This position works in the Production Department, reporting to the Production Supervisor.

• Monitor automated packing process, providing manual intervention when needed.
• Inspect full boxes of finished product for quality.
• Assemble boxes for filling with finished product.
• Keep downstream packing equipment running and supplied with boxes to be filled.
• Seal, label, load boxes onto elevator.
• Maintain organized and clean workstations and common area.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• No experience necessary.
• Ability to read shipping labels.
• Ability to identify defects in finished product.
• Good color acuity
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to learn, grow and adapt to changing business needs.

• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 25 pounds frequently, 27 pounds occasionally and ability to be actively moving for the majority of any shift.
• Use of Personal protective equipment on the production floor (PPE)
• Physical requirements include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.

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.