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 54 reviews)); "Pay and benefits are good for the area." ((in 18 reviews)); "Most of the people were great to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good money can be made here when the overtime flourishes" ((in 6 reviews)); "Did I mention time off?" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 34 reviews)); "Constantly exposed to toxic fumes and upper management plays dumb when it is brought up." ((in 11 reviews)); "It long hours and OT" ((in 11 reviews)); "No work life balance there" ((in 9 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

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2.9

48% would recommend to a friend

(302 total reviews)

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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).

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302 reviews

3.0

Oct 3, 2014

Not bad

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and job stability

Cons

Employees are overworked most of the time.

2.0

Mar 16, 2014

Shocking

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free parking, close to freeways, HSA accounts that are pre tax dollars, friendly coworkers

Cons

Quick changing business enviroment - no real care for peoples lives No diversity. This is the good ole boys club

2.0

Sep 12, 2013

Coater Attendant

Coater attendant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None, None, None,None , Ok pay . It's a union shop so there is alot of longtime employees with lots of experience. Was a stable full time job.

Cons

Long hours ,unorganized ,Very stressful ,unappreciated , extremely hot . Management under qualified but thinks they know all. Don't work with employees. No team work or communication .

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