Operator

ArdaghGroup; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking a Palletizer Operator to run palletizing equipment and ensure efficient, accurate stacking of finished cans. You will monitor for jams, defects, and proper layer counts on each pallet, while maintaining clean work areas and recording data for quality control.

The role requires experience in manufacturing and ability to troubleshoot equipment, with willingness to work overtime and nights as needed. Nearest markets include Toledo and Cleveland areas.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Detail oriented.
• Two years experience in a manufacturing environment with troubleshooting and mechanical repairs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control palletizing equipment and clear jams.
• Verify correct number of layers on each pallet.
• Inspect cans for quality defects along conveyor.
• Record data using appropriate gauges and instruments.
• Inform supervisor of equipment malfunctions and defects.
• Maintain cleanliness and supplies in the work area.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on equipment.
• Maintain forklift certification and support forklift duties as needed.
• Communicate with peers about issues and process changes.
• Sort/re-feed cans as required.
• Include other duties as assigned.

Skills

PPE familiarity

Detail oriented

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The Palletizer Operator operates the console that controls the palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack pallets of finished products.

Key Accountabilities:

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOP's and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Controls the operation of equipment including turning on and stopping equipment to clear jams and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Verify correct number of layers on each pallet.
• Observe cans moving along conveyor to idendify misaligned cans and to detect quality defects.
• Examine, test, and measure cans from assigned equipment for quality specifications using appropriate gauges and instruments to record data.
• Inform Supervisor of equipment malfunctions and potential quality defects.
• Maintain supplies and cleanliness of work area.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and inspection of assigned equipment.
• Maintain forklift certification and provide back‑up forklift duties, as required.
• Communicates with peers to understand issues, changes, and processes.
• Sorts, re‑feeds or depals cans, as required.
• Includes other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Detail oriented.
• Two years experience working in a manufacturing environment; aptitude for, and work experience with troubleshooting, repairing and applying mechanical knowledge to machines/equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Key Job Competencies/Physical Demands:

• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noises.
• Ability to work multiple machines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to climb stair frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Able to visually differentiate colors and read fine print.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shift.

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023. AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

• Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
• Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
• Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we're creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people.

Nearest Major Market: Toledo

Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland