Forklift Operator

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 73,113,000 - 77,450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free company health insurance

Free pension plan

Job summary

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc. seeks a Forklift Operator for our Bradley, IL plant. You will load, unload and ship quality aluminum cans, transport inventory, and coordinate with production teams to meet schedules.

The role requires 3+ years on a sit-down forklift, strong safety focus, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights or days, with overtime as needed. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years working on a sit-down forklift experience required.
• Working in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, nights or days, weekends and overtime.
• Union membership after 30 days of hire.
• Preferred OSHA/Forklift Trainer certification and knowledge of Beverage Packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place and follows safety rules.
• Operates sit-down propane forklift to transport inventory and load trailers.
• Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment.
• Understands daily production schedule and communicates with management and coworkers.
• Performs visual inspection of cans and packaging quality.
• Monitors schedules, equipment, or processes and reports problems to Supervisor.
• Follows SOPs and communicates concerns to proper personnel.
• Assists Quality Assurance in locating pallets for sampling.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AS400 knowledge

Propane forklift

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:

Position Overview:

This is a dual position: The forklift operator ensures the packaging, handling, and shipment of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Location: Bradley, IL

Salary: $25.51- $ 27.01 per hour –

Benefits:

• Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well a free pension plan.

Forklift Operator duties and responsibilities:

• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules.
• Operates sit-down propane forklift to transport inventory and load tractor trailers for shipment.
• Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment.
• Understands daily production schedule and corresponds with management, leads, and coworkers accordingly.
• Performs visual inspection of aluminum cans and packaging quality.
• Monitors schedules, equipment, or processes, and reports problems to Supervisor.
• Follows all SOP’s (standard operating procedures) and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise.
• Assist Quality Assurance in locating pallets for sampling.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above information reflects the general job duties and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years old
• High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Equivalent with 3+ years working on a sit-down forklift experience required.
• Working in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred).
• Must be able to withstand extreme climate changes especially during summer and winter months.
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Effective record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods as well as work on elevated stationary platforms and withstand extreme climate changes especially during summer months.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, good record keeping, and precision abilities is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, either nights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., or days from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends and overtime as business needs dictate.
• This position requires union membership after 30 days of hire.
• Preferred Requirements OSHA/Forklift Trainer Certified Beverage Packaging industry experience Knowledge of AS400

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

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 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of over $8 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 Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans. It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

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.

More 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. Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.