Finisher- (Must be able to work all 3 shifts)

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Ligonier, IN, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Food • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Performs manual finishing operations on a production line including packaging, assembly, inspection, weighing, rework, and recording finished goods. Loads conveyors, packs cartons, monitors quality, performs housekeeping, and handles up to 18–30 lb cartons repeatedly. Follows safety procedures and supervisor instructions, may pack 100–250 cartons per eight-hour shift, and works under direct supervision across all three shifts.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Performs finishing operations as directed and assigned on a variety of product.  Such operations include packaging, assembly, rework, inspection, weighing, recording finished production.  Work under direct supervision.
  • Packs cartons with empty plastic bottles at a standard rate.
  • Twists, bends and lifts every carton.  This requires wrist and arm movements.
  • Uses simple measuring instruments such as a ruler, scale or gages to check work.  General arithmetic knowledge is necessary to understand how to use these tools. 
  • Monitors product for quality defects and promptly inform the operator and/ or the coordinator.
  • Loads conveyors and flamers.
  • Practices housekeeping on assigned line(s) and around machine including mopping if necessary.
  • Removes scrap from around the line.
  • Grind and pull plastic as needed.
  • Makes and unitizes cartons as assigned.
  • Initials and dates box labels.
  • Makes out unit tickets.
  • Does any other work as assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Ability to work with 18- 30 lbs. per carton.
  • Possibly packs 100 to 250 cartons in an 8-hour shift.
  • May have to lift carton off the horse onto floor.
  • Twists, bends and lifts every carton. 
  • Promotes a safe working environment.
  • Understands and adheres to all Silgan safety policies and procedures to prevent injury to self and co-workers.

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.

Skills Required

  • Ability to work all three shifts
  • Lift and handle 18-30 lbs per carton repeatedly
  • Pack 100 to 250 cartons in an 8-hour shift (physical stamina)
  • Frequent twisting, bending, and lifting of cartons
  • Perform packaging, assembly, rework, inspection, weighing, and record finished production
  • Use simple measuring instruments (ruler, scale, gauges) and basic arithmetic
  • Monitor product for quality defects and report to operator/coordinator
  • Load conveyors and flamers; grind and pull plastic as needed
  • Make, unitize, and label cartons; prepare unit tickets
  • Perform housekeeping on assigned lines and remove scrap
  • Adhere to safety policies and maintain a drug-free workplace
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The Company
1,822 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Silgan Containers is a leading global manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions, specializing in metal food packaging cans and ends. As the largest provider of metal food packaging in the United States, the company serves a wide array of respected brands across the food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care industries.

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