Forklift Operator - Starting rate $22.80/hour, Excellent Benefits Package

Crown Cork & Seal Co, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is seeking a Forklift Operator for its fast-paced manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient material handling while adhering to safety standards. Join a dedicated team committed to quality and excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental & Prescription Coverage

Company Funded Pension Plan

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Basic Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Shoe Allowance

Qualifications

• Forklift-certified with 2 years of experience in warehousing.
• Ability to read and complete documentation.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and maintain activities of transporting product.
• Maintain and service production lines with materials.
• Perform visual inspection of pallets and materials.

Skills

Safe driving skills

Communication

Safety & Quality minded

Education

High school diploma/GED

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 25,000 people and net sales of approximately $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 Closures, Aerosol & Promotional Packaging (CAPP) Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for the largest consumer packaging companies in North America. Our distinguished list of clients including SC Johnson, WD40, Barbasol, Abbott Laboratories and Unilever. We manufacture total packaging solutions including:

• Closures: We manufacture a variety of decorative food and metal vacuum sealed closures, metal and composite closures, capping systems for glass and plastic container manufacturers.
• Aerosol Packaging: We manufacture cans and ends for manufacturers of personal care, food, household, and industrial products. We offer our customers a broad range of products including multiple sizes, color schemes and shaped packaging.
• Promotional and Specialty Packaging: We manufacture a wide array of decorative containers with numerous lid and closure variations

Location:

This fast-paced manufacturing facility making over 15-18 million cans a month located in Spartanburg, SC.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Responsibilities would include, but not limited to the following:

• Operate equipment and maintain activities of transporting product throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage.
• Maintain and service production lines with materials, i.e., plate, ends, pallets, top frames, chipboard, copper wire, etc. as dictated by production schedules.
• Operate forklifts to transport materials between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas.
• Organize and secure materials where loads of materials and pallets are stored in the warehouse.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
• Manually stretch wrap and band product as needed.
• Perform visual inspection of all pallets/materials, remove, replace and/or repair defective or damaged finished goods and/or materials prior to loading trucks.
• Communicate all pertinent information regarding material handling, shipping, quality issues and/or any other related information to the next shift forklift driver.
• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as tally sheets, picklist, and warehouse placement forms.
• Perform routine pre- and post- inspections on forklift equipment to ensure forklift equipment is operating well. Report any repairs needed.
• Adhere to safe work practices and Crown plant rules and safety requirements, including all housekeeping standards.
• Assist and train and/or coach all new operators as needed or required.
• Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by company.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements:

• Forklift-certified and have at least 2 years of proven forklift driver experience in a warehousing and manufacturing environment.
• Safe and excellent driving skills.
• Ability to get on and off forklift multiple times during shift.
• Ability to read, comprehend and legibly complete associated paperwork and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to give and receive instructions.
• Safety & Quality minded with a willingness for excellence required in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to work any shift, evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.

Preferred Requirements:

• A high school diploma/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Experience moving and stacking pallets of products in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS400.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Knowledge and work history of focusing on safety and quality in every aspect of the job.

Competencies:

• Ability to move controls, levers, and devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift material weighing up to 40-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand at workstation for duration of scheduled shift which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, color differentiation and ability to adjust focus.

*Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental & Prescription Coverage – No monthly premiums for Employee
• Company Funded Pension Plan
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life Insurance – Free
• Short Term Disability – Free
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses

Crown is committed to the safety, health, and well-being of all our employees and their families.

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled.

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee based on race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.