Operator/Bagger- 1st & 2nd Shift - (8626)
Job Title: Operator/Bagger- 1st & 2nd Shift
Plant/Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Entry Level: Yes
Education: No high school diploma required
Job Accountabilities:
- Gainsharing bonus
- Medical, dental, vision – no monthly premium for employees
- Company funded pension
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid lunch & breaks
- Basic life insurance & Short-Term Disability
- 10 paid holidays
- Vacation accrual based on years of service
- Stock purchase plan
- Safety shoe & prescription safety glasses allowance
Position Overview:
The Palletizer, Bagger, Entry Level Equipment Operator roles serve a key function in the operation and ongoing maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends.
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Operate the automatic can palletizer including inserting separator sheets between layers of cans, and placing top frames on top of completed pallets
- Sort and inspect cans, print pallet tickets, and perform quality checks
- Keep the work area clean and organized, performing minor tasks as directed by the line maintainer
- Support the line maintainer in the operation of the production lines
- Assist in preparing, loading, and feeding of metal coils when requested
- Remove jams as they occur in the production lines
- Perform visual inspection of finished cans and ends for obvious defects and record this information
- Assist in removing metal dies and lubrication when needed
- Replace and re-align cans as necessary
- Operate automatic bulk packing machinery to load/unload various sizes of cans onto pallets
- Remove old ID tags from packing material and apply correct ID tags
- Maintain numeric sequence of pallets of cans and ends
- Observe and practice company safety rules and SOP’s at all times
- Maintain the flow of finished product as required
- Communicate all pertinent information between departments, peers, and shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, and production problems
- Work with employees on identifying, discussing solutions, and implementing “fixes” on machinery and equipment problems
- Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned
Job Requirements:
In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred
- One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Requirements:
- Vocational or technical certification would be a plus
- High-speed packaging industry experience
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problems
- Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
Working Conditions:
- Majority of work will be in a plant environment but may require moving around to different parts of the manufacturing floor
- Exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant
- May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
- Noise level is frequently loud
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Travel: None/Not Specified
Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.