Palletizer Operator- 2nd Shift

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety of employees

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Palletizer/Equipment Operator at our Dubuque, IA facility. You will operate the palletizer and assist on production lines, performing quality checks and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The role requires a high school education (GED acceptable) and 1+ year manufacturing experience. Strong math, computer skills, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have high school education or GED; one+ years in manufacturing preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification a plus for specialized tasks.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizer, inspect cans, and print pallet tickets.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist line maintainer as needed.
• Support production lines and feed metal coils when requested.
• Replace and align cans; operate bulk packing machinery to load pallets.
• Communicate changes in schedules or equipment issues between shifts.
• Observe safety rules and SOPs at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Education/GED

Vocational/technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Crown

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

• 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. 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. Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.