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?

"Good pay and job stability" ((in 54 reviews)); "Most of the people were great to work with" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 14 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 36 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 9 reviews)); "It long hours and OT" ((in 9 reviews)); "NO training whatsoever." ((in 8 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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2.9

48% would recommend to a friend

(302 total reviews)

Mike Gresl

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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).

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302 reviews

2.0

Nov 17, 2017

Matterial

Material handler

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Fulltime good co workers decent start pay

Cons

Management, poor advancments, treated like everyone is replacable.

4.0

Oct 10, 2017

Good pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and decent benefits

Cons

Too much drama and rumors.

3.0

Jul 4, 2017

Quality Manager

Quality manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Procedures/Processes. Good salary. Good 401K contribution.

Cons

If below Plant Manager, not enough ways to escape any/all plants run by a "bad" plant manager. No good HR means to address. At mercy of Plant Manager......better hope he's a good one. Health Benefits were poor for $$.

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Jobs at Silgan Containers

Production Worker (Night Shift)

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