Quality Production Associate

About the role

Grow your skills with cross‑training opportunities! 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. Silgan Containers – Kenosha, WI.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Benefits

• 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 plant leadership 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 award‑winning Drive to Zero Injuries initiative
• Proud to be the first Silgan facility to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill

Pay

Starting pay $25.70 per hour, plus shift differential ($0.50/hour for 2nd shift, $1.00/hour for 3rd shift), overtime opportunities, and quarterly bonus based on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

Schedule

• 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