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 55 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 19 reviews)); "Most of the people were great to work with" ((in 16 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 34 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 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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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

4.0

Aug 12, 2015

CanMaker....

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of advancement opportunities if you are willing to move and move up.

Cons

Some days are long, some seasons you have to just do what needed.

3.0

Jun 19, 2015

process Technician

Process technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

4 on 4 off shift. Normal Production facility

Cons

Management had no contact with the workers

3.0

Mar 30, 2015

Good old fashioned American company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable and secure company with lots of opportunity for professional growth and for building long term career. Multiple locations across the US and management is willing to relocate. State of the art manufacturing plants. Nice, down to earth folks. No nonsense manufacturing company.

Cons

Wages, salaries and benefits are x-below average. Tight budgets barely leave fat on the bone.

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Jobs at Silgan Containers

Production Worker (Night Shift)

Payroll Assistant - Part Time

Warehouse Forklift Operator