Does Silgan Containers pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Silgan Containers employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Silgan Containers. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Silgan Containers?

48% of Silgan Containers employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Silgan Containers 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Silgan Containers?

Production Supervisor (31) , Mechanic (27) , Line Mechanic (11) , Maintenance Technician (8) , Supervisor (7) , Machine Operator (5) , Press Mechanic (5) , Quality Manager (5) , Plant Controller (4) , Forklift Operator (3) , General Laborer (3) , Maintenance Mechanic (3) , Manager (3) , Operator (3) , Packer (3)

What are the pros of working at Silgan Containers according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good with much ot" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good pay union shop good benefits." ((in 18 reviews)); "Good people and ok job" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good money can be made here when the overtime flourishes" ((in 5 reviews)); "Plenty of advancement opportunities if you are willing to move and move up." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Silgan Containers according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 35 reviews)); "Constantly exposed to toxic fumes and upper management plays dumb when it is brought up." ((in 12 reviews)); "No work life balance there" ((in 10 reviews)); "NO training whatsoever." ((in 9 reviews)); "It long hours and OT" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Silgan Containers layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Silgan Containers layoffs and their outlook for job security at Silgan Containers in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Silgan Containers locations?

Edison , Oconomowoc , Rochelle , Menomonee Falls , Savage , Woodland Hills , Modesto , Sacramento , Fort Dodge , Fort Madison , Saint Joseph , Kenosha , Menomonie , Napoleon , Burlington , Lyons , Breinigsville , Union , Milwaukee , Antioch , Chicago , Grandview , Plover , Maxton , Paris , Trenton , Kingsport , Richmond , New Castle , Metuchen

Silgan Containers reviews

2.9

48% would recommend to a friend

(302 total reviews)

Mike Gresl

Not enough data to show CEO approval

49% positive business outlook

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Silgan Containers has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 302 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Silgan Containers employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

302 reviews

2.0

Apr 26, 2017

The jury is still out

Line mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, "Union shop" seams like you got two unions here older employees got it made new hires no so much.... 4 on maybe 4 off schedule.... nice when you get 4 off

Cons

4 days off are rare at times. Management currently has head up buttocks syndrome. Department Managers have no clue how to effectively man the plant. Mid-managers are trying to implement change however upper-management does not allow anything that might boost moral.

5.0

Jan 7, 2017

Engineer

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of autonomy and good engineering managers.

Cons

Very little vacation time for new engineers (2 weeks).

2.0

Jun 22, 2016

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supervisory level people were well trained, make good decisions, etc. Hourly ranks for the most part great folks, some real PITA's.

Cons

Pay was below expectations, raises were pitifu, insurance was lacking but most of all upper management, plant managers, area managers were abysmal. No forwarding thinking, throw you under the bus to cover for their inadequacies, etc. Good old boys club. Plant manager in over his head protecting sub par managers, more worried about the troubles in his personal life than the plant. Guy couldn't be trusted, took credit for others ideas and blamed everyone when things went wrong. Typical of most of the "Carnation generation". The Mgt. Training program a hazing of new supervisors, to "separate the men from the boys" Really how 1930's.

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Jobs at Silgan Containers

Payroll Assistant - Part Time

Production Management Trainee

Production Management Trainee