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 9% 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 56 reviews)); "Pay and benefits are good for the area." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good people and ok job" ((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 34 reviews)); "Constantly exposed to toxic fumes and upper management plays dumb when it is brought up." ((in 10 reviews)); "It long hours and OT" ((in 9 reviews)); "No work life balance there" ((in 8 reviews)); "NO training whatsoever." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Silgan Containers redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Silgan Containers redundancy and their outlook for job security at Silgan Containers in 2026.

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2.9

48% would recommend to a friend

(302 total reviews)

Mike Gresl

Not enough data to show CEO approval

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity and inclusion

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture and values

2.4

Senior management

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

4.0

28 Jun 2026

Good pay, but downsizing was unfair

Fabrication technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pay was good with much ot

Cons

The unfairness when they downsized

3.0

15 Jun 2026

Decent pay, but long hours and overtime

Driver llll

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It paid decent and was fun

Cons

It long hours and OT

4.0

12 Jun 2026

Great pay and management, but long hours

Mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great pay and good management

Cons

Work life balance 60 hour Work weeks

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