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:
· Skilled labor with ability to work well with team members, including superiors/customers.
· 8-hour day or night shift position that includes standing, walking, lifting, and bending at waist, while maintaining visual and mental alertness.
· Able to use calipers, height gage, wall thickness equipment, force gage ,drop tester and other lab equipment.
· Understanding bottle drawings and specification sheets.
· Lab and manufacturing floor environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Understands and Adheres to all Silgan Safety Policies including the Corporate 21 Point Safety Standards,
Any Addendum, Silgan Plastics No Tolerance Policy, Reading and understanding all "Safety Rules" items as outlined in the Employee Handbook
· Promotes safety and working safely throughout the facility to prevent injury to self and co-workers, addressing unsafe conditions & behaviors, Inspects work area daily.
· Wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and GMP required gear.
· Being aware of all Emergency Exits and knowing procedures for Emergency Evacuation as well as location
of Tornado Shelter and Evacuation Assembly Area.
· Knowing the location of the SDS Safety Data Sheets and how to utilize properly.
· Knowing not to operate any equipment or perform any work without the proper training and authorization to do complete the task safely.
· Always following proper LOTO) Lockout/Tag Out procedures.
· Never remove or bypass machine guards and NEVER while the machine is in operation.
- Being cautious and aware of lift trucks and moving equipment.
· Reporting all injuries or accidents to your Supervisor immediately.
· Fully understanding and supportive of the Safety START card program and knowledgeable in how to complete a Start Card (S Safety, T Target, A All Personnel and, R Relies on, _ T_Teamwork)
· Understand and follow plant housekeeping guidelines.
· Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation practices
· Ability to work well with others.
· Always asking for help before completing a task or job duty that is unsafe or you are unsure of the proper way to complete.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
· Reading and understanding specific information pertaining to your job duties and classification.
(i.e. Silgan (BOM) Specifications, Job Safety Analysis, Work Instructions, Plant Memos, etc.).
· Conduct daily 2-6-2 meetings before start of shift for job assignments and safety updates.
· Attending any other specific meetings or training as posted on bulletin boards.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.):
1 Responsible for determining various bottle measurements using hand and machine devices.
2 Responsible for the continual flow of information – both from the previous shift and to the incoming shift.
3 Responsible for investigating, evaluating, and taking action to maintain quality within the established standards and guidelines. Placing suspect product on hold, using AQL inspections as required.
4 Responsible for communicating to the MFG Team Supervisor, MFG Manager, and Quality Manager
a. Problems incurred during production, in a timely manner.
b. Failures to maintain GMP practices or any other actions that may put the product’s security or customer satisfaction at risk.
5 Responsible to train our standards, policies, and systems.
6 Audit production lines for applicable quality checks.
7 Create Certificate of Analysis (C of A) for customers that require, without error.
8 Data entry and manual filing for plant training data and other similar data entry requirements.
9 Temporary assignment to MFG dependent on business needs.
10 Project Leader for assigned sections of quality compliance, examples include, “SDS-Chemical Control” or “Glass and Brittle Inspections”.
11 Sign daily activity log reports, line clearance start up and shutdown sheets.
AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):
EDUCATION:
· Required: Must be able to read, write, and speak English
· Preferred: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Good Communication and motivation skill.
- Good personal safety, attendance, and job performance record.
- Both high amounts of quality and quantity of work.
- Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use.
- Extent, to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, completes work assignments, meets schedules follows established policies/procedures and anticipates needs.
- Builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone.
Preferred:
· 2- 3 years on the production floor at Silgan Plastics in an MFG position.
· Demonstrated familiarity with the position as a cross – trained Quality technician :back up” or Manufacturing Supervisor “back-up”
SKILLS:
Required:
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence team members to work safely.
- Demonstrated willingness to work well with others within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and train effectively.
- Ability to assess job tasks, and prioritize those tasks when conditions change.
- Demonstrated ability completing paperwork with both speed and accuracy.
- Able to use calipers.
- Ability to read part drawings and possess good math skills.
- Ability to use personal computer, including Microsoft Windows.
Preferred:
· Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
· Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
· Trained in analyzing SPC.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):
· Must be dependable. Must have good attendance record.
· Ability to pass written requirements in numeric, visual, verbal comp, space visualization, and work orientation.
· Ability to work or stand for a 12-hour shift.
· Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 30lbs.
- Work involves continuous bending, reaching, standing and walking.
· Hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnets & gloves on production Floor.
· In my absence others in my job class will cover my responsibilities.
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)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Work Location: In person