Back End Operator

Crowncork; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crown Holdings, Inc. Dubuque plant is seeking a Back End Operator to support palletizing, bagging and entry-level equipment operation on high-speed can lines. You will inspect cans, load material, fix jams, and help keep production flowing safely on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, 1+ year manufacturing experience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, on-site position in Dubuque, IA.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Vocational or technical certification would be a plus.
• High-speed packaging industry experience

Responsibilities

• Operate the automatic can palletizer including inserting separator sheets between layers of cans, and placing top frames on top of completed pallets.
• Sorting and inspecting cans, printing pallet tickets, and performing quality checks.
• Keeping the work area clean and organized, performing minor tasks as directed by the line maintainer.
• Supporting the line maintainer in the operation of the production lines where qualified.
• Assisting in the preparing, loading and feeding of metal coils when requested.
• Removing jams as they occur in the production lines.
• Visual inspection of finished cans and ends for obvious defects and recording this information.
• Replacing and re-aligning cans as necessary.
• Operating automatic bulk packing machinery to load/unload various size can onto pallets.
• Maintaining numeric sequence of pallets of cans and ends.
• Observe and practices company safety rules and SOP’s at all times.
• Maintain the flow of finished product as required.
• Communicate all pertinent information between departments, peers and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

## Back End OperatorApply: Dubuque: Full time: Posted Today: JR104801## **About Crown**Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.**Job Description:****Position Overview:**The Palletizer, Bagger, Entry Level Equipment Operator roles serve a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.**Duties And Responsibilities:**Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Palletizer, Bagger and Entry Level Equipment Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Ø Operate the automatic can palletizer including inserting separator sheets between layers of cans, and placing top frames on top of completed palletsØ Sorting and inspecting cans, printing pallet tickets, and performing quality checksØ Keeping the work area clean and organized, performing minor tasks as directed by the line maintainer here qualifiedØ Supporting the line maintainer in the operation of the production lines where qualifiedØ Assisting in the preparing, loading and feeding of metal coils when requestedØ Removing jams as they occur in the production linesØ Visual inspection of finished cans and ends for obvious defects and recording this informationØ Assisting in removing metal dies and assisting in lubrication when neededØ Replacing and re-aligning cans as necessaryØ Operating automatic bulk packing machinery to load/unload various size can onto palletsØ Removing old ID tags from packing material and applying correct ID tagsØ Maintaining numeric sequence of pallets of cans and endsØ Observe and practices company safety rules and SOP’s at all timesØ Maintain the flow of finished product as requiredØ Communicate all pertinent information between departments, peers and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.Ø Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing “fixes” on machinery and equipment problemsØ Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned**Qualifications:**In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:Minimum Requirements:Ø High School Education/GED or equivalent preferredØ One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environmentPreferred Requirements:Ø Vocation or technical certification would be a plusØ High-speed packaging industry experienceCompetencies:Ø Ability to work both independently and as a member of a teamØ Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problemsØ Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-taskØ Excellent oral and written communication skillsØ Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)Physical Requirements:Ø While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlØ The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasionØ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focusWorking Conditions:Ø The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floorØ While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plantØ The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperaturesØ The noise level is frequently loud\\*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Crown will not sponsor applicants for any type of work visa. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.