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12 HR Packer 7p-7a

Silgan · Flora, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

This is a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. How have you handled long overnight shifts before?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay alert and reliable through 12-hour nights.

Tell me about a time you figured out a problem with a machine or tool on your own.

What they are checking: Whether they have basic troubleshooting instincts the posting asks for.

What does good housekeeping around a production line look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand clean work areas keep people safe and meet GMP standards.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to hit a goal.

What they are checking: Whether they cooperate well with others on the line.

Why is following safety rules around machines important to you?

What they are checking: Whether they take safety personally rather than seeing it as just a rule.

What would you do

What would you do if the machine you're running starts making bad bottles?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly by adjusting, stopping or calling for help instead of letting scrap build up.

How would you handle a color change on a machine if you'd never done one before?

What they are checking: Whether they follow instructions and ask for help rather than guess.

A supervisor gives you a direction you don't fully understand. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask to clarify instead of guessing and making mistakes.

About the work

How would you check bottles to make sure they meet quality requirements?

What they are checking: Whether they pay close attention to defects and understand why quality checks matter.

Have you entered quality checks into a computer system before? Why does it matter to record them?

What they are checking: Whether they see documentation as part of the job, since checks are logged in SPC software.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

Machine Operator is responsible for keeping machine running during their shift and producing items that meet the stablished specifications while also focusing Safety, Quality and Housekeeping. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensuring machine is functioning safely in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards • Understanding of bottle quality requirements and documentation of those requirements • Sustain efficiencies and scrap on production machines that meet company goals • Ability to effectively communicate machine, process, quality related issues • Effectively diagnose problems and logically troubleshoot tasks • Comply with direction from supervisors and managers • Perform and complete color changes when required • Perform minor preventive maintenance to the machines during their shift • Complete quality inspection and record them in our statistical process control software • Mechanical and Process related troubleshooting on specific processes in the plant • Perform any additional assigned duties as needed to support the plant 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.

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