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The Rochelle plant is absolutely terrible. The union only negotiates for people with 15+ years and management only blames the workers being FORCED 84hrs a week. The point system is made to force people out. The point system is only based off your regular work schedule, so good luck planning anything with your family or friends. You will only get 4 days a month off and none of them consecutive without calling off. If you have a life this job is not for you. This job will begin to tax your mental & physical health. Upper Management is never on nights, maybe once every two to three weeks. Yet they will blame nights for everything and never give you a fair chance. It will always be nights fault. The people here are honestly terrible. I’ve never seen a group of more selfish people than those that work in the union. One shop committee member wasted an entire day negotiating during a contract for people over 25+ years to have an extra week of vacation. The night shift premium hasn’t been updated in 2 contacts. The priorities of this union and new employees are very different. I would avoid this location, they’re already lying to you saying “Overtime Available” when in all reality it’s not available it’s mandated. 84hrs a week not including time getting to and from there. 

I worked for the company a few years since the economy crashed. I was happy to initailly get the job but, soon after I realized the company was just one of those places where your life pretty much stops. I thought about going into management and for a while that looked like the clear answer until I saw that once in management you actually make much less and hour than even a line worker. The current employees seem to have this figured out and none of them seem to apply for those positions internally. The managers they do hire seem pretty green and eventually leave. A few of the older employees will get them fired if they feel threatened. This pretty much made it a feeding frenzy. Since the plant I was at wasn't run by good managers because of the pay schedule and the older lazy entitled managers got anyone who would have done a good job fired the plant ended up not running very profitably and was shut down. At least I have time now to find a different job and the market is better than it was a few years ago. Over all the whole experience of working for SIlgan was pretty negative. Things are looking up for me though now that I have been laid off. This would probably be the worst place to try to launch a career though.

PS at least Mercury Marine was hiring hahahaha

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay is good for the area. Medical, dental, vision benefits are good for area but still subpar. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No communication between shifts, supervisors-operators, tradesmen-operators, or corporate and the plant itself. No one knows the plan, everything is made up on the fly, and you often don't have what you would ideally want to perform well (bodies or materials).

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic. Hostility is tolerated between coworkers. The union is largely useless except for keeping people employed who should never have been hired. No one in management wants to stick their neck out to improve things. Very stagnant on progressing and evolving as a business. Safety regulations are not followed regardless of what you are told you MUST DO in meetings. Everything is up to Management's discretion at the time, and it's always an emergency to them. Operators are constantly at eachother's throats, no one trusts management because they lie and refuse to communicate effectively, and the tradesmen think operators are below them.

Couldn't pick a more closed minded organization. A typical day was a monotonous thud of a press. Not much to learn it wasn't a very complex job. Management was pretty average. I don't have any good things to say about the plant manager. When he told everyone that he was planning to stay another ten years before retiring it was more like a judge sentencing you than a statement. He picks a few favorites to keep the workers in line and uses them as plant spies. They just feed information back through the HR department about who might actually have an idea. If you have ideas they get rid of you. At least the plant runs safer than it used too. No one has died at the plant. Some lost fingers, some hearing loss a couple of back injuries and an occasional heart attack. Its always the employees fault though they didn't use safety equipment or where just in poor shape. Managers really leave it up to the employee about how they do their work. If your not liked though you can pack up your toolbox. Just don't hurt your back loading it because your not covered with workers compensation at that time. Don't expect any help. If you end up here suck it up buttercup because its the end of the line.

I am on my feet all day.  We are required to complete a set of measurements and tests regarding the safety and quality of the can for the customer and consumers.  Co- workers are very helpful.  If there is a time where we are extremely busy or stuck someone steps  in to help.  They have currently been hiring new management who are learning so I have found myself making management decisions because they are not yet completely trained.  There are many details that go into this position that are learned only by experience.  It is impossible to train for every defect or issue that we have until it happens.  The most enjoyable part of the job is knowing a lot about the company.  I enjoy being in the office.  I have been on the production floor for a couple of years and when I was promoted into Quality Control I was happy to obtain a position that allowed me to prove that I can make critical decisions about our product.

A solid place to work but also depends on the location. Hourly employees typically have to put in long hours if they're bottom of the seniority list (union plants). Management may or may not have to put in long days depending on the location. If you're salaried it's frustrating on working a lot of OT without any additional compensation or benefits.

Silgan is not very good at keeping up with technology. It was a year-long fight just to get computers with Windows 10 to replace the old Windows 7 computers. We have 2 different material inventory systems in use only because no one has taken the time to merge the 2 together.
This company can provide relatively stable work, especially during recessions. During Covid there was actually more business than there ever has been. So if you want a relatively recession proof job, this is a good fit. Business can fluctuate at the snap of a finger but if you're salaried then there isn't much to worry about.

Compensation is ok for managers but not great. I do appreciate Silgan for taking me on without much job experience and giving me a chance to prove myself.

12 HOUR SHIFTS, THE MONEY AND THE BENEFITS WERE EXCELLENT , NOT TO UNDERSTANDING WHEN FAMILY WAS IN CRISIS AND I NEEDED HELP AND UNDERSTANDING. IT WAS VERY FAST PACED AND NOT VERY SATISFYING. CO WORKERS WERE GREAT , MADE A LOT OF FRIENDS AND REALLY ENJOYED TIME WITH THEM.. THE HARDEST PART OF THE JOB WAS THE REPETITIVE MOTION . THAT'S 12 HOURS DOING THE FAST PACED PACKING. ON YOUR FEET,AND PROCESSING PRODUCTS. THE MOST ENJOYING PART WAS THE PEOPLE AND FRIENDSHIPS THAT I FORMED AND MY DAYS OFF TO BE WITH MY FAMILY SO I COULD CARE FOR THEM. I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT THE CANNING BUSINESS AND HOW DEFECTS REALLY MADE A DIFFERENCE ON THE FINAL PRODUCT, WHAT DEFECTS DID WHAT TO WHAT PART OF THE FINAL FINISHED PRODUCT., HOW IMPORTANT MY JOB WAS TO THE TOTAL PRODUCTION OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT REALLY HELP FULL WHEN I NEEDED THEM TO BE AND WAS MORE THAN A INDIVIDUAL PERSON, I GET ALONG WELL WITH OTHERS AND THAT'S WHY I STAY AT MY JOBS FOR ALONG TIME . I'M A GREAT WORKER.

This company is an absolute nightmare. The Plant Manager is currently being sued by several ex employees because of his abusive and deceptive practices, and the Plant Superintendent is a soft spoken pushover who seems to enjoy the abuse. If there are no other opportunities out there for you, then take it- the first few months will get you a paycheck...but continue looking for work. Even if the pay is less than whats offered at Silgan, you will be better off. 

Employees stay not because they enjoy the work, but because they are cornered because no one pays as much as Silgan...All managers are salaried, and its pretty typical to work a 60+ hour week. Hourly employees have it better, because they are at least compensated for the hours.

I'm not normally a negative person, but this company is horrible. Take your chances, and accept the Management Training Program position...then come back and read my review again. You'll kick yourself for not listening to your instincts. 

Overview
Competitive pay and benefits
On the job training/tuition reimbursement
40+ hours consistent per week
Able to get shift trades approved flexibly 

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a stable job with excellent pay and benefits. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401k match, making it ideal for long-term career growth. The company also offers quarterly bonuses based on performance and promotes from within, with 40% of management having advanced from lower positions. They prioritize employee safety and sustainability, evident in their “Drive to Zero Injuries” initiative and achieving zero waste to landfill. Additionally, on-the-job training and tuition reimbursement make it a great environment for career development. If you’re looking for a role in a state-of-the-art facility with a supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity.

Life here at Silgan Containers, Riverbank is exhausting. Moral is low. There’s little to no work life balance. If you’re young and just want to work and make money, it’s fine. Hot and cold, no AC or Heat during the hottest and coldest months of the year. Working near 800°+ ovens isn’t fun. Expect to work for weeks on end.  Scheduling is a mystery. Do you work next weekend? You’ll know by the night before then. If not, they’ll give you a call.   Upper management doesn’t care about you or what you have going on. They often have no clue who’s working where. So every day seems to be a scramble to get positions filled to run lines/ departments. Union workers often watch as hourly run/ start machines. But as I’ve said before, there’s money to be made. Benefits are okay but are steadily decreasing. Place needs a serious face lift. It could be such a wonderful place with close coworkers. But I feel as if that’s been lost over the years.  I’d go back if these issues were resolved. 

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