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 58 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 16 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)); "level management making good advancement opportunities." ((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 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

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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (302 reviews)

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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

Aug 11, 2016

Forklift operator, Burlington Iowa

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good wage, Nice new plant....

Cons

12 hr shifts, management shows favoritism, poor training, they seem to think you should just automatically know everything. Management does not listen to employees. They ask you to do things that are not safe.

1.0

Jul 31, 2016

PLANT CONTROLLER

Plant controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

no pros working at Silgan I cannot list any pros for working at this company best thing for the community was the press release that the La Porte, IN location is closing

Cons

accounting reports to plant operations little work-personal life balance low paying compensation area managers rarely trust plant accounting union workers do not trust plant management

2.0

Jul 26, 2016

good pay no life outside

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits are good for the area. plenty of overtime, great job for single people

Cons

no life outside of this place it will ruin your relationship with your family , if you have kids plan on missing them grow up. management doesnt know how to do their jobs,

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Jobs at Silgan Containers

Payroll Assistant - Part Time

Warehouse Forklift Operator