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?

"Job Stability and good pay" ((in 52 reviews)); "Good pay union shop good benefits." ((in 20 reviews)); "Most of the people were great to work with" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good money can be made here when the overtime flourishes" ((in 6 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 13 reviews)); "No work life balance there" ((in 10 reviews)); "It long hours and OT" ((in 10 reviews)); "NO training whatsoever." ((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

4.0

Oct 31, 2014

Nice company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, large company that is run like a small one, nice people, innovative, long term employees, fair compensation.

Cons

Old values, not very progressive working environment, expect a lot out of employees, hours can be very long and trying, old school

1.0

Sep 13, 2013

Worked there 16 yrs as a line mechanic

Line mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Benefits have been eroded away.

Cons

12hr rotate shift work. They do not hire people as people retire or quit. Forced to work your days off. Forced to work as mechanics fill in for supervisors and create an open spot in mechanic area and force them all because upper management are too good to cover for their own salary people. Too good to work shift works. They are above it.

1.0

Jun 24, 2013

Don't get hurt!!

Driver/operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

.Pays not bad. Can't think of any

Cons

They put injured workers on unemployment to avoid opening workmens comp claim. If you get hurt they call you in to yell at you,like you did it on purpose.

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Jobs at Silgan Containers

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Analyst

Customer Account Specialist

Brookfield, WI

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Production Worker (Night Shift)

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