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Production Associate

Ardagh Group
Burlington, WI Intern
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026
Role Description

The Selector inspects and packs glass containers on production lines.

Compensation And Schedule

The starting pay rate for this role is $23.65 per hour. Any future increases are dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts

Responsibilities

  • Reselect and/or replace ware as required
  • Visually inspect glass containers for defects to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Inspect cartons and interiors for damage and pack acceptable ware into specified shipping containers
  • Discard defective ware into cullet conveyor or proper receptacle for removal
  • Unjam carton and ware conveyor systems equipment and case packers to maintain the flow of product
  • Report defects and machine malfunctions to Auditors and Supervisor
  • Maintain safety through good housekeeping and good work methods

Minimum Skills / Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Effective communication skills
  • Must be able to stand for 8 hours
  • Must be able to lift twenty (20) pounds

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of specialized inspection methods including gauging and testing equipment
  • Stable work history with no gaps in employment history

Benefits Offered

  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.

Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

  • Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
  • Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
  • Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.

Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

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