Hey there! We're excited to have you join the MyWorkChoice team at Silgan Dispensing in Thomaston, Connecticut. Please review this info for everything you need to know from how to clock in, how to use the app, and much more!
Please review the "What you need to know for your first day" link below to prepare for your first day working for MyWorkChoice at Silgan Dispensing.
👉 What You NEED to Know for Your First Day
Please review this information carefully so that you're prepared to work at this Silgan Dispensing facility.
Be prepared for a drug screen and a 1-2 hour safety orientation on your first shift. You must provide a valid ID before the drug screening. *Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled shift.*
Please note that once you enter the building for your first day, you are not allowed to leave due to the drug screening process. Exiting the facility at any point during this process will be considered a drug screen refusal, and you will not be able to reapply for six months.
Remember, working at this facility is conditional upon first-day drug screening and meeting background requirements.
*Training for this position will be conducted in English. Due to safety and training purposes, all candidates must have a basic understanding of English both written and oral.*
Here's the Dress Code:
Steel-toed boots are REQUIRED (they must be boots and not shoes) - You will NOT be allowed to work your 1st shift without them.
NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED ON PRODUCTION FLOOR.
No excessively loose or tight clothing (including leggings, yoga pants, etc)
No clothing that shows excessive skin is allowed (including tank tops)
Long pants are required.
No shorts or hats are allowed.
No clothing with inappropriate language or graphics is permitted.
Jewelry such as necklaces, rings, watches, bracelets, facial piercings, etc. are NOT permitted.
No food and drinks are allowed in production areas. Including gum and candy.
Upload Your Profile Pic 📸
For security reasons - please upload a photo of yourself that follows these parameters:
✅ Photo is from shoulders up
✅ No filters are used
✅ Plain background
Here's how to upload a photo to your MyWorkChoice profile:
Go to Account > Profile > Click on Upload Photo
You can choose an image from your camera or gallery. (Make sure to give MyWorkChoice access to your camera).
Directions to the Silgan Dispensing CT Facility:
Address: 60 Electric Ave, Thomaston, CT 06787
Where to Park:
The employee parking lot is located to the right as you pull into the facility. Please be sure to only park in the designated parking areas.
**This is a reverse parking facility. You must back into your parking space so you are facing forward to drive out.**
Where to Enter into Building:
The employee entrance is located near the employee parking area. Please look for this door. Once you enter, please wait in the lobby, and a MyWorkChoice rep will come to get you. (Reference photos below)
Silgan Dispensing Facility Orientation Video
Before your first day please watch this orientation video from Silgan Dispensing which includes important information regarding safety at their facility.
👉 Choosing Your Shifts
At MyWorkChoice, you have the freedom to pick & choose your shifts. But remember, this choice comes with responsibility. Your decisions impact your Reliability Rating, which reflects your commitment and reliability based on the shifts you schedule and successfully work. The higher your rating, the more shift choices you get.
When choosing your shifts, remember to:
Commit to Your Shifts: Only schedule shifts you can work.
Drop Shifts ASAP if Needed: If you can’t make it, drop the shift in the app as soon as possible. (Note: Dropping shifts will impact your rating)
Following these guidelines ensures a high Reliability Rating and more shift choices. Failing to follow them not only impacts your rating and shift opportunities but may also lead to shift restrictions.
📖 For more details, check out the Reliability Rating and Shift Restriction Guidelines & Violations articles.
When Shifts are Posted in the App
Shift schedules for Silgan Dispensing are posted in the MyWorkChoice app every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. EST. *Please note your Reliability Rating will determine your ability to pick up shifts as soon as they are posted in the app.*
Once shifts are posted in the app we send a push notification to all our workers. (See below for an example).
Pro tip: Make sure to turn on your push notifications so that you're notified when shifts post in the app so that you can pick up the shifts you want before they fill up.
How to Schedule Your Next Shifts
When you complete your first training shift, within 12 hours you'll be able to view and select upcoming shifts in the app. If you're not seeing any shifts please contact your Community Manager, Bailey.
Login to the MyWorkChoice app and select the green money sign "My Shifts" and go to available.
*Please note this is an example screen of what available shifts look like.*
👉 How to Clock-In
*Please note: Clocking in before every shift is mandatory - failure to do so will lead to corrective action that may result in termination.
First login to the MyWorkChoice app and find your "timeclock pin" which will be on the home screen under your name and Reliability Rating in a blue box. (Reference below).
Go to a MyWorkChoice kiosk tablet in the facility and enter your "timeclock pin" and select "login."
Next, select the green button that says "clock in" on the right side of the screen.
Once you select "clock in" the next screen will include shift details. Select the green button "start shift" and that will officially clock you in.
You'll be able to confirm you're clocked in by seeing the timer start and a red button on the top right of the screen that says "end shift."
Once you've successfully clocked in, select the "sign out" button located on the bottom left of the screen below your employee info and name.
Clocking out after your shift is a similar process to clocking in. Please review these step-by-step instructions on how to clock out when your shift ends.
Silgan Dispensing Facility Orientation Video:
Before your first day please watch this orientation video from Silgan Dispensing which includes important information regarding safety at their facility.
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👉 Meet Your Community Manager
Bailey Simmons is your dedicated Community Manager and can be reached at (704) 617-0665 or by email at baileys@myworkchoice.com. If you're unable to get ahold of Bailey please send us a chat message in the app or call us at (866) 824-4898.
👉 When to Contact Your Community Manager
Your Community Manager, Bailey, will be able to help you with any issues you may encounter while on assignment, including, but not limited to:
Missed Punches
Payroll Questions
Attendance/Reliability Rating Questions
Shift Restrictions
Emergencies While on Shift
HR Related Questions