Silgan Plastics

Silgan Plastics
690 Woodland Street
Ottawa, OH 45875
How to apply: www.silganplastics.com/our-company/careers

Operator Apprentice

Summary
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The back up operator is an apprenticeship program.  The back up will be used to perform duties when fill in is needed such as vacations or call offs.  The back up will be pulled from their existing classification to work as a backup operator and given step up pay.  Once the fill-in tasks are complete and the operator who was being filled in for has returned the backup operator will return to their existing job duties and classification.

 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Has a fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality as it applies to all duties listed below; 

  • All related paperwork
  • Taking readings (all bottle measurements)
  • Running the blow molder and all downstream components
  • Cleaning molds
  • Assist with changeovers
  • Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.
  • Inspect work areas, and look for unsafe acts/conditions.
  • Effectively use verbal and written communications.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Perform sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.
EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

 

SKILLS:

  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
  • Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):

  • Willingness to be trained on the following before starting their duties:
  • Blow mold basics 6 wk. Operator Training Course
  • Subject to a formal evaluation at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and additional periodic intervals by the Trainer, and Supervisor and decisions will be made accordingly.
  • This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with attention to detail.  Mechanical Aptitude a plus.

 

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. 

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. 

Experience

Preferred Mechanical Experience.

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Salary/Benefits

$20.20 per hour plus $1.00 night shift premium.

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Benefits
401k Match
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Perks & Discounts
Referral Bonuses
Retirement Benefits
Vision Insurance