Quality Production Associate - Kenosha, WI

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In this role, you'll receive hands-on training across multiple production functions, including machine operation, lift truck operation, and quality inspection. This cross-training provides valuable experience, increases your versatility, supports the needs of the business, and creates opportunities for career growth within our manufacturing team.
Production Quality Associate 
Silgan Containers – Kenosha, WI
Starting Pay: $25.70 per hour + Shift Differential + Bonus Opportunity + Excellent Benefits

Join Silgan Containers, a leader in sustainable manufacturing and America's largest producer of metal food packaging. If you're looking for a stable, full-time manufacturing career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, advancement opportunities, and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to meet you.

Available Shifts
2nd Shift

Monday-Friday
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
$0.50/hour shift differential
3rd Shift

Sunday night-Friday morning
11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
$1.00/hour shift differential
Continuous Shift

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
4 days on / 4 days off
Why Join Silgan?
Starting pay of $25.70 per hour
Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts
Overtime opportunities available
Quarterly bonus opportunity based on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) with a 3% company match
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
Career advancement opportunities—40% of our plant leadership has been promoted from within
Additional benefits including Pet Insurance, Telemedicine, Hinge Health, Regenexx, Livongo, and more
Work in a modern, clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Safety-first culture with our award-winning Drive to Zero Injuries initiative
Proud to be the first Silgan facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill
What You'll Do
As a Warehouse Operator, Forklift Operator, or Material Handler, you'll play a vital role in keeping production moving safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

Operate electric lift trucks safely throughout the warehouse
Perform daily OSHA lift truck inspections and complete required documentation
Safely charge and refuel lift trucks and yard trucks
Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the facility
Follow designated forklift traffic lanes and warehouse safety procedures
Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts
Operate the palletizer
Perform product quality inspections
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
Complete shipping and receiving paperwork including Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders, Packing Slips, and Invoices
Support warehouse operations and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
We're looking for dependable individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator certification
Experience operating electric forklifts or other material handling equipment is preferred
Manufacturing, warehouse, shipping/receiving, logistics, distribution, or production experience is a plus
Ability to read and understand shipping documents, work instructions, and inventory paperwork
Strong attention to safety and quality
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic