Briquetter/Overhead Crane Operator - $27.45*/hr

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Briquetter/Overhead Crane operator to run the baler and overhead crane, and to move materials across the plant using a forklift or hand truck. You will identify, transport and store materials, perform routine equipment checks, and support production scheduling to ensure timely deliveries.

Requirements include a high school diploma, physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to stand for long durations (>8 hours).
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts.
• Able to pass Ramsay Basic Skills Test at 65% or higher.
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes and loud noise.

Responsibilities

• Operate the baler and the overhead crane.
• Transport materials using an industrial truck per schedule.
• Move, load and unload scrap and finished goods as required.
• Record and weigh scrap and production materials.
• Inspect and service lift trucks and related equipment.
• Maintain organization of skids, pallets and loading docks.

Skills

PPE familiarity

Mechanically inclined

Chemical handling

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Location

Winston-Salem, NC, US, 27107

Job ID

61899

Contract Type

Employee

Talent Area

Manufacturing

*Based on daily buil-in overtime

Role Description

• The Briquetter/Overhead Crane position operates the baler and the overhead crane.
• Operates industrial truck to perform transportation assignments in designated locations according to prescribed method.
• Identify and transport material to and from storage areas, cars, or trucks, machines, and loading docks.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify many types, sizes and labels of finished or in process products, shipping material or other processing materials.
• Familiarize self with productive capacity of machines or lines and work from schedule and change sheets to assure correct and prompt delivery of items to proper destination.
• Collect scrap and/or spoilage and load into baler. Operate baler, remove jams and compacted scrap in equipment.
• Clean and lubricate baler.
• Load bales of scrap on return pallets.
• Weigh and mark scrap pallets. Keep records.
• Use hand trucks or dollies, work savers or similar powered vehicles.
• Use hand or automatic strapping equipment to replace or add strapping to loads.
• Handle and pile skids, pallets or drums.
• Stack spilled loads of materials or product.
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant.
• Segregate, weigh and record scrap for shipment.
• Record incoming and outgoing production and supplies.
• Load correct finished product into trailers.
• Insert and fill air bags safeguard product. Install wood dunnage and material in trailers per loading specs.
• Receive incoming material to proper storage or use location, using lift truck or hand cart.
• Notify supervisors of any incidents of recurring equipment malfunctions, discrepancies in shipments, receipts, delays and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
• Make routine inspections of lift trucks to see that they are properly serviced.
• Add lubrication and coolant as required or service batteries.
• Handle dock board, packages, bracing and strapping.
• Use tools for bracing trucks and cars.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanically inclined familiar with hand tools
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Requirements

• Able to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day
• Ability to pass the Ramsay Basic Skills Test test at 65% or higher
• Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly Able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes and loud noise
• Able to perform fine manipulations with hands
• Able to climb stairs frequently
• Able to visually differentiate colors
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.