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Packer 11P-7:30A

Silgan · Flora, IL · Full time

Posted Jun 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This shift runs 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. How have you handled overnight work before?

What they are checking: Whether they can show up reliably and stay alert on a night shift without it falling apart in a few weeks.

Tell me about a job where you did the same task over and over. How did you stay focused?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep quality up during repetitive work, when attention tends to slip.

How do you feel about housekeeping duties like sweeping and mopping around the line?

What they are checking: Whether they accept cleaning as part of the job, since the posting lists it and clean lines keep people safe.

Tell me about a time you followed a safety rule even though it slowed you down.

What they are checking: Whether they take safety rules seriously when no one is watching and there's pressure to keep up.

What does being a good team member on a production line mean to you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that one person falling behind affects everyone on the line.

What would you do

What would you do if you saw several bad bottles in a row coming down the line?

What they are checking: Whether they would stop and tell someone right away rather than just tossing the bad ones and moving on.

The line is moving faster than you can pack. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help or alert the lead instead of letting product pile up or skipping checks.

A coworker keeps skipping a step in the packing procedure to go faster. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they would address it or tell a supervisor, because shortcuts in packing reach the customer.

How would you learn the packing standards for a new product you haven't run before?

What they are checking: Whether they would ask questions and follow the procedure rather than guess.

About the work

When you're inspecting bottles coming off the line, what kinds of defects would you look for?

What they are checking: Whether they have a careful eye and understand that quality inspection is the main point of the job.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintain material flow on the production floor by stocking all machines with boxes, tape and bags. This will be conducted during the shift and prior to shift change. • Assist in relieving for breaks and lunches • Maintain the flow of product at the skid wrapper, placing skids on the wrapper, and taking skids off and pulling them to finished goods staging in the warehouse. • Random Quality inspections on each line required 2x per shift and documented on the IBM report • Assist with packing as needed • Assist with on-line sorting and going back on product that had machine/product concerns • Assist with product on hold sort 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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