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Production Worker

Silgan · Hoopeston, IL · Part time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked in a loud, fast-moving production environment. How did you stay safe?

What they are checking: Whether they follow safety rules like hearing protection and lockout around high-speed lines.

How do you stay alert and focused on the night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for managing fatigue on long overnight shifts.

Tell me about your attendance record at your last job.

What they are checking: Whether they are dependable, since the plant rewards and relies on perfect attendance.

Have you ever suggested a process improvement at work? What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they look for improvements, which Silgan rewards through points.

What would you do

This shift runs 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., on a 2-2-3 or Monday to Thursday schedule. How would that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle twelve-hour nights reliably, since attendance drives bonuses and production.

You notice cans coming off the line with dents or bad seams. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report quality problems, since food containers must be safe.

The line jams for the third time in an hour. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow procedure, report patterns and avoid unsafe shortcuts to keep it running.

How do you handle doing the same task over and over without losing focus?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep quality steady on repetitive work.

What would you do if a coworker wasn't wearing ear protection?

What they are checking: Whether they look out for coworkers' safety and speak up.

About the work

What does lockout/tagout mean to you, and when would you use it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that machines must be locked out before anyone reaches in to clear jams.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS, IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN SCHOOL, OR JUST WANT TO MAKE SOME EXTRA MONEY! This is a PART-TIME, non-benefits eligible position. Pay is $15.00 per hour plus 5 percent shift differential Essential Job Functions: • Perform Press Operator functions including packaging, visual inspection of product for quality, and stacking of finished product on pallets • Various clean-up tasks, part sorting, and filling in for operators when needed • Perform all other duties as assigned by management Job Requirements: • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, use decimals and fractions • Good English speaking and writing skills • Experience using computers, copiers, calculators, scanners, and printers Experience/Education: • High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Requirements: • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment Physical Requirements: • Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods while running machinery up to 12 hours • Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds 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. 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 Containers 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 Containers is a drug-free workplace. 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. 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.

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