3rd Shift Packer (11p-730a)

Silgan Plastics•Flora, IL

About The Position

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!

Requirements

Must be dependable, have a good attendance record and be able to understand bottle specifications to assure proper bottle inspection
Required: High School or GED
Required: 1 years manufacturing experience

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.