Palletizer Operator- 2nd Shift

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety commitment

Career development

Training programs

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking an Entry Level Equipment Operator to support high‑speed can production. The role involves operating palletizers, inspecting cans, and ensuring safety and quality on the line.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year in manufacturing; bring reliable teamwork, problem solving, and basic computer skills to document production data and keep the line running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent.
• One or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Vocational or technical certification would be a plus.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizer, load separators, and place frames on pallets.
• Sort and inspect cans, print pallet tickets, and perform quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and assist line maintainer as qualified.
• Support production lines and feed metal coils as needed.
• Remove jams and inspect finished cans/ends for defects.
• Record pallet IDs and maintain production flow across shifts.
• Communicate changes to equipment, schedules or problems between departments.

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through its 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.

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

The Palletizer, Bagger, Entry Level Equipment Operator roles serve a key function in the operation and on‑going maintenance of the high‑speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

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
• Sorting and inspecting cans, printing pallet tickets, and performing quality checks
• Keeping the work area clean and organized, performing minor tasks as directed by the line maintainer here qualified
• Supporting the line maintainer in the operation of the production lines where qualified
• Assisting in the preparing, loading and feeding of metal coils when requested
• Removing jams as they occur in the production lines
• Visual inspection of finished cans and ends for obvious defects and recording this information
• Assisting in removing metal dies and assisting in lubrication when needed
• Replacing and re‑aligning cans as necessary
• Operating automatic bulk packing machinery to load/unload various size can onto pallets
• Removing old ID tags from packing material and applying correct ID tags
• Maintaining numeric sequence of pallets of cans and ends
• Observe and practices 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 between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
• Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing “fixes” on machinery and equipment problems
• Performs other job‑related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

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

Minimum Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred
• One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements

• Vocation or technical certification would be a plus
• High-speed packaging industry experience

Competencies

• 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

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• The noise level is frequently loud
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.