apparatus and related methods for a container lid include a pull structure affixed to one end of a tearstrip and positioned in an outer flange of the lid , the pull structure having a portion shaped to receive and engage a manipulator such as at least one finger of a user &# 39 ; s hand , to assist the user to initiate tearing of the tearstrip from the lid . the shaped portion of the pull structure is configured to eliminate the need to grip the tearstrip between opposing digits of the user &# 39 ; s hand .