Position Summary: Position is responsible for ensuring product meets Silgan, Slatersville customer specifications.
Functions: Performs first piece inspection utilizing various inspection techniques and instruments. Performs activities in accordance with the quality plan and applicable quality, manufacturing, and safety procedures. Reports unusually high percent of defective parts. Performs in process audits to visual standards. Determines product conformance. If non-conforming, identifies inspection status and reviews prior production. Ensures conformance to molding line clearance and order packet information. Assists operators in training and development in areas of quality and decision-making. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear. Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal. When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.
Requirement:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Solid understanding of test equipment
- Minimum of 2-5 years of inspection and/or production experience
- Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information
All employees are responsible for ensuring that quality issues arising from their own activities are managed according to the QMS, customer requirements, the quality policy and procedures, and good management practices. All employees have the authority to bring about change to the QMS (including corrective actions) in conjunction with Silgan top management and the Quality Manager.
All employees shall ensure clear and effective communication with coworkers and supervisors to maintain the integrity of the quality management processes.
LIMITATIONS AND 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.
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Solid understanding of test equipment
- Two to five years of inspection and/or production experience
- Working knowledge of fractions, ratios, proportions, and other mathematical concepts
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret information
Silgan Dispensing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Silgan Dispensing and has not been reviewed or approved by Silgan Dispensing.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and core medical coverage are frequently highlighted as solid, with some noting improvements after the transition to Silgan. Feedback suggests plan availability is consistent across roles, with certain locations citing additional medical and pharmacy support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is commonly referenced, indicating structured retirement support. Feedback suggests the match can be competitive in some sites, contributing to perceived benefit value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO are part of the standard package and are cited across postings and Q&A. While specifics vary by site, employees commonly acknowledge reliable access to time off.
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What We Do
Silgan Dispensing creates dispensing solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands—from triggers and pumps to sprayers and closures. But more than that, we create better experiences. Creating better experiences means uncovering consumer preferences and developing meticulously engineered solutions around them that make dispensing cleaner, more comfortable and more efficient. It means understanding our customer’s business challenges and tailoring our products to meet their needs in the store, at the factory and on the bottom line. It means getting their products to market swiftly and securely—no matter where in the world that market exists. And finally, it means being a good steward through strong sustainability practices and active community involvement. When you partner with Silgan Dispensing, you partner with a team of approximately 10,000 associates across the globe—each one committed to delivering better experiences that move your brand and your business forward.
