Forklift Driver

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance for employees

Company matched 401(k)

Active hourly Pension Plan

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials and finished goods at Plant 37 in Hanover, PA. The role supports operations and shipping, following safety practices on rotating 12-hour shifts from 5am to 5pm with mandatory overtime. The hourly rate is $23.02.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, inspecting equipment, reading pallet tickets, and assisting in inventory control while maintaining high standards of quality and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years forklift operation experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Must be able to read pallet tickets and production schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organization and quality.

Responsibilities

• Move unfinished and finished goods with forklift between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas.
• Wraps loads and loads/unloads materials as needed to meet shipping schedules.
• Operate inventory systems and assist with quality checks and pre/post inspections.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory systems

Reading pallet tickets

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

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.

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

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., 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 approximately 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 Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.

Location:

Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry. There are approximately 95 employees at the Hanover location. The Hanover Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to York, PA, Gettysburg, PA and the Maryland border.

Position Overview

The Forklift Operator moves unfinished and finished goods, loads and unloads trucks and stages product. This position supports operations and shipping and receiving work areas based on business needs.

This position is scheduled on a rotating 12 hour schedule from 5am-5pm. Overtime will be mandatory and hours may differ. The hourly rate of pay is $23.02.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Forklift Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Ensure safe operating practices;
• Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by Company;
• Perform routine pre and post inspections on forklift equipment to ensure forklift equipment is operating well;
• Move controls, levers, and devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials; between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas;
• Visually perform quality checks as required on incoming materials, trailers, and outgoing finished goods, etc.;
• Organize and secure materials where loads of materials and pallets are stored;
• Able to read and understand pallet tickets and date codes and production schedules;
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices;
• Wraps loads as needed;
• Pick orders and/or unload trailers to meet shipping and receiving schedules;
• Operate computer to navigate inventory systems;
• Performs other job‑related duties as required or assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ years forklift operation experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Must be qualified as to visual, auditory, physical, and mental ability to operate the equipment safely
• Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other team members and external contacts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to establish and maintain a high level of organization and quality.

Preferred Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
• 6S Training
• Understands equipment needs and modifications.
• Familiarization with quality standards and line processes.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit and/or stand for 8-12 hour shifts

Working Conditions

• Generally, works in a plant environment, some responsibilities may be performed in office setting
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic
• Production noise level is frequently loud
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as Company matched 401(k) and active hourly Pension Plan.

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.