Back End Operator

Crown Holdings; Mesquite Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety first

Career growth

Training & development

Job summary

Crown Holdings is seeking a manufacturing operator to operate palletizing equipment and ensure quality cans. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to GMP, and willingness to work flexible shifts in a high-speed production environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining production logs, identifying jams, and working to keep the area safe and organized while supporting team goals and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years in inspecting/packaging in high-speed manufacturing.
• Must be able to work varying shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operates automatic Palletizer/De-palletizer equipment in the plant.
• Ensures finished cans meet quality standards and correct pallet patterns.
• Documents cans, reports jams, and maintains production logs.
• Performs basic maintenance, cleaning, and uses label tickets for pallets.
• Maintains safety, GMP compliance, and orderly work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Measurement accuracy

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Operates automatic Palletizer/De-palletizer equipment within the plant.
• Ensures quality of finished package to include: cans placed correctly on pallets per customer order, manually insert cans to complete proper layer patterns, removes minor jams and reports major jams and/or irregularities to Maintainer or Supervisor
• Ability to recognize can defects; follows procedure for defect recognition and communication, collects and documents information on cans (50 per hour)
• Communicates timely and effectively; advises lift driver when supplies are needed and to remove defective supplies.
• Maintains log of production and/or downtime, spoilage as required.
• Using computerized system, makes label (tickets) for pallets
• Performs preventative maintenance and Housekeeping to include cleaning the Palletizer, plungers and fingers.
• Knowledge of measurements and specifications of cans.
• Successfully follows all standard operating procedures; company policies and procedures; good attendance is required.
• Ensures compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) at all times
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports all problems to supervision.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
• 1-2 year(s) experience in inspecting/packaging and high speed manufacturing environment.
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support.

Competencies

• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Ability to discern variations in color, shading, and/or can construction issues: visual acuity and high level of detail.
• Sense of urgency on problem identification and resolution.
• Ability to work with a team or individually without issue.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member frequently is required to climb or balance
• The team member is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a manufacturing environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures especially in the summer and winter months
• The noise level is frequently loud

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.