Forklift Service Operator

Crowncork; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown is seeking a Forklift Service Operator in Mankato, MN. The role loads, unloads, stores, and delivers coils and materials, operating a forklift and basic tools.

The position supports production and shipping, with a 4-on/4-off 12-hour shift schedule (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am) and a starting pay of $27.46/hr plus a 5% night differential. The successful candidate will maintain warehouse organization, handle palletized loads up to 30,000 lb, and comply with safety procedures in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive a forklift and maintain certification.
• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service Production/Shipping areas with materials and supplies as needed.
• Position dock loading plate for unloading or loading materials.
• Unload and load materials from the truck.
• Store materials in the proper places.
• Wrap and load pallets as required.
• Maintain/organize warehouse.
• Safely operate power and hand tools to complete jobs.
• Perform spot checks on equipment and report defects or needed repairs.
• Maintain records of production and quality; isolate poor-quality product.
• Follow safety precautions; wear protective equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Power tools

Tools

Power tools

Job description

## Forklift Service OperatorApply: MN - Mankato: Full time: Posted Today: JR104758## **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 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of $8.3 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 is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.**LOCATION: MANKATO, MN****POSITION OVERVIEW:** Starting pay is $27.46 per hour and an additional 5% shift differential for night shift. Our Mankato Plant is growing! The Forklift/Service Operator has primary responsibility to load, unload, store and deliver coils, in-process supplies, materials and finished products (including up to 30,000 lb. capacity truck.) This position's schedule aligns with our continuous operating schedule and works a 4 day on 4 day off 12 hour shift schedule. Shift times are 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. **Duties And Responsibilities:**Reporting directly to Supervisor, Forklift/Service Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: * + Service Production/Shipping areas with materials, supplies as needed. Manipulate tractor controls and drive loaded truck to transport materials from location to location in departments as needed. + Position dock loading plate for unloading or loading materials + Unload and load materials from the truck + Store materials in the proper places + Wrap and load pallets as required + Maintain/organize warehouse + Safely and efficiently operates a variety of power and hand tools to complete jobs accurately and to specifications; such tools may include hammers, saws, drills. + Performs spot checks on equipment to ensure proper working condition; services tools and equipment as needed and return damaged items for repair or replacement. + Maintain records of production and quality, including isolating poor-quality product. + Report quality problems or defects to plant supervisor. + Follows standard safety precautions; adheres to operators’ instructions when using power tools; wears recommended protective equipment. + Performs other duties as assigned.**Qualifications:**In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:Minimum Requirements* + Must be able to drive a forklift and maintain certification + Must understand and follow plant quality proceduresPreferred Requirements* + Previous experience preferred.Competencies* + Mechanical Capacity + Technical Capacity + Problem Solving/Analysis + Strategic ThinkingPhysical Requirements* + While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; bend, stoop, use hands, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms + The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focusWorking Conditions* + Will be required to perform job duties in a factory setting. + While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic + The noise level is very loud. Significant hearing protection is needed. + Some work in small confined areas is required.\\*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.