Front End Operator

Crown Holdings; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage packaging company in Calgary is seeking a skilled Front End Operator for their manufacturing facility. The role involves operating automated machines and performing mechanical adjustments to ensure the highest quality in aluminum can production. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, valid forklift license, and strong attention to detail. This position requires the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid forklift license required.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Knowledge of production equipment and mechanical operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated machines for the production of aluminum cans.
• Perform mechanical adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Conduct continuous quality checks and maintain records.
• Work effectively in a team environment while following SOPs.

Skills

Production experience

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety and quality focus

Education

Formal training in mechanical components

Tools

Forklift

Job description

About Crown:

CROWN Metal Packaging Canada LP., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing over 23,000 people and net sales of over $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Division Overview:

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees, and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

We currently have an opening for a Front End Operatorat our manufacturing facility located in the Foothills Industrial Park in South East Calgary. This facility manufactures aluminum cans for the beverage industry. This position will perform a variety of mechanical adjustments, maintenance, repairs, installation, and modification of manufacturing equipment for the production and manufacture of aluminum cans of the highest quality. Other responsibilities would include, but are not limited to the following:

• Safety & Quality minded with willingness for excellence required in all aspects of the job
• Responsible for the operation of one or more automated machines or equipment for the production of aluminum cans
• Must keep lines flowing, make continuous quality checks, & minor adjustments to conveyor belts and various factory equipment
• Accurate and continuous quality checks and recordkeeping required
• Understand and follow verbal instructions for completion of assigned tasks
• Keeps Production Supervisors/Managers informed of operational status of equipment and production issues
• Follows standard operating procedures
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Performs other related duties as required
• Keeps work area safe, clean, and organized

Formal education/training or on the job training working on mechanical components such as pumps, conveying, motors, gearboxes, belts, pulleys etc. is a definite asset. If this is you, please apply!

• 3+ years of production experience as well as knowledge of production equipment and mechanical operations in a manufacturing environment
• Valid forklift license
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Knowledge and work history of focusing on quality and safety in every aspect of the job
• Mechanically inclined
• Understanding of line continuity
• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts, rotating day and night shift on a 4 on – 4 off schedule
• Must have impeccable time and attendance
• Must have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must have attention to detail

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**No telephone calls or agencies, please!