Job Description
Manufacturing Office Clerk- Fort Dodge, Iowa
What You’ll Do
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate production records
- Prepare, compile, and distribute daily production reports and plant metrics
- Maintain and update plant documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and compliance records
- Ensure all documentation is organized, accessible, and audit‑ready
- Coordinate administrative activities for plant leadership, including scheduling meetings and preparing materials
- Act as a liaison between departments to support communication and issue resolution
- Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical)
- Support tracking and reporting of plant metrics and operational data
- Assist with general administrative duties to support plant operation
What You Need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of administrative or office support experience
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to support cross‑functional teams in a plant setting
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office‑based within a manufacturing plant environment
- Frequent computer use and interaction with plant personnel
- Occasional movement throughout the facility to support operations
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, production-driven environment
Why Silgan
At Silgan, we invest in our employees with stability, training, and long‑term career growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- Excellent pay with annual merit increases
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options
- 401(k) retirement plan with dollar‑for‑dollar company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement
- Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement
- A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within
Who We Are
Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. Our manufacturing operations emphasize safety, quality, operational discipline, and accurate reporting and documentation processes in structured plant environments.
Take the Next Step
Apply today to join Silgan Containers as an Office Clerk in Fort Dodge, Iowa, supporting manufacturing office operations, production reporting, documentation management, and plant administrative processes in a structured manufacturing facility.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.