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 51 reviews)); "Pay and benefits are good for the area." ((in 21 reviews)); "Most of the people were great to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good money can be made here when the overtime flourishes" ((in 5 reviews)); "Steady work, pays good, 401k match is good." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 37 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 10 reviews)); "NO training whatsoever." ((in 10 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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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

Ratings by category

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

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

1.0

Feb 18, 2023

the silgan way

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

not very many I cam think of

Cons

management is terrible they do not care about employees WILL FIRE YOU FOR JUST ABOUT ANYTHING throw you under the bus expects to much for the pay and benefits high turnover rate very poor training favoritism is huge there

2.0

Aug 20, 2022

Sinking Ship

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent production supervision staff coworkers

Cons

Plant manager was brought in to close the place

2.0

Aug 19, 2022

Not great

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not a whole lot to put here

Cons

Management No accountability No discipline

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