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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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

3.0

Feb 3, 2016

Silgan

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many opportunities to grow career if willing to relocate.

Cons

Management is lacking urgency to improve or engage workforce

1.0

Jan 27, 2016

Not a good place to work

Mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, 4 days off, decent overtime availability, and for the most part, everybody except upper management is a good person.

Cons

No fault attendance policy. Ie the snowstorm jonas brought 20 something inches of snow to our area, foremen got calls from management saying not to come in but hourly employees didnt. So for me after getting stuck in the snow, I literally blew a head gasket in my truck trying to get to work. So now im down a car that the company wont help me repair because I was scared I was going to be penalized, and once you get to 10 absences within 1 year they can fire you. They dont accept doctors notes for absences. They weasle their way through contract loopholes. Management talks to hourly employees like they're stupid. Dont work here unless you are in desperate need of a job.

3.0

Nov 8, 2015

Industrial electrician and production supervisor

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good day to day job, for someone searching for long term employment at a union plant. The pay and benefits are good as a union employee.

Cons

Making the move to management there was a poor choice for me. The company is overrun by excessive management from plant closures. No room for promotion, and one must be a member of the "good old boys club" to make the climb.

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Jobs at Silgan Containers

Payroll Assistant - Part Time

Production Management Trainee

Customer Service Representative