Entry-Level Equipment Operator: Palletizer & Bagger

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

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.