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?

"Pay was good with much ot" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good pay union shop good benefits." ((in 18 reviews)); "Good people and ok job" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good money can be made here when the overtime flourishes" ((in 5 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 12 reviews)); "No work life balance there" ((in 10 reviews)); "NO training whatsoever." ((in 9 reviews)); "It long hours and OT" ((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

2.0

Nov 15, 2019

Decent pay and benefits, not much else

Print operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was higher than most factories in the area. Benefits were solid Overtime always available and mostly voluntary 12 hour shifts rotatong so easy to schedule appointments and have at least1 full weekend off a month.

Cons

Company does not care about employees, they are there to make the company money nothing more. Very hot Not always guaranteed breaks or meals,, although they're supposed to be every 2 hours Very strict point system1 minute late can cost you your job

2.0

Sep 18, 2019

Used to be an awesome place to work

Production manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Clean and air conditioned

Cons

Company culture drastically changed for the worse in 2017 when the division was sold to Silgan Containers

3.0

May 30, 2019

No room for growth

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Nice people - Great once a year holiday party

Cons

- Management doesn’t communicate with employees and hardly resolves any issues that arise. - Very traditional company so they don’t accept changes well - They don’t pay well. Only management gets bonuses. - No room to move up - Every year they keep adding more work but they refuse to pay employees more

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Jobs at Silgan Containers

Payroll Assistant - Part Time

Production Worker (Night Shift)

Warehouse Forklift Operator