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

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

May 11, 2012

sacramento has poor leadership in the plant management role

Supervosor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great corporate leadership just avoid sacramento plant

Cons

poor health coverage but in general you will not find good health coverage anymore these days.

3.0

Apr 8, 2012

okay place to work but not very understanding with heath issues

Shipping and receiving

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good co-workers, great salary, good benefits, most jobs are not that hard for what they pay, union job makes it a plus.

Cons

unfair supervision, lots of between workers drama, management not fair when it comes to individuals with issues causing them to miss work, not understanding company when it comes to physical disablities, no jobs for people with any disablities even temporary ones.

4.0

Jan 17, 2012

Great job for a kid in college.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work experience for a college kid, as well as a near guarantee of a supervisor position with a decent starting salary when you graduate college, as long as you show up and do your job as asked.

Cons

Takes a long time for an intern to truly be involved with what really matters, "The machines and how they work" Mandatory 50 hour weeks when you don't have class and little to no days off.

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