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

Oct 14, 2018

Production Supervisor

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, Schedule, Training opportunities, Extracurriculars

Cons

Union factory. Lack of advancement opportunities for managers, non-transparent, executive management unwilling to give capital expense money. Leadership training is all lip service and not implemented. Salaried personnel are actively blocked from moving up or on. Senior management generally caves to will of the union on discipline issues. Systemic issues that will not be addressed and instead are pushed off as a poor individual attitude. Last, "Good ol' boy" style of management.

4.0

Sep 19, 2018

Machine Operator

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

3 lunch breaks and free food sometimes

Cons

Standing up for 12 hours

4.0

Aug 14, 2018

Customer Focus

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong customer focus, and active R&D portfolio. There is a lot of autonomy and self-direction.

Cons

It requires a lot of travel.

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Jobs at Silgan Containers

Production Worker (Night Shift)

Payroll Assistant - Part Time

Warehouse Forklift Operator