Shipping & Material Handling Tractor Operator

Crowncork; La Crosse, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused culture

Career development

Training opportunities

Team of professionals

Job summary

Crown Beverage Packaging in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Tractor Operator to secure shipping orders and move materials within a fast-paced production environment. You will load and unload freight, monitor quality, and maintain accurate records as part of a safety‑minded team.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical aptitude, 1–2 years in manufacturing or packaging, and can work a 12‑hour rotating shift (4 days on/4 days off), which may include holidays, weekends, or nights.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years' experience inspecting/packaging and/or high-speed manufacturing preferred.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, 4 days on/4 days off, may include holidays/weekends/nights.

Responsibilities

• Secure shipping orders for cans and other materials.
• Check type and quality of cans and materials against shipping orders.
• Operate tractor controls and drive loaded tractor to move materials and finished cans as directed.
• Load/unload freight cars and trucks for shipment and storage.
• Check records and incoming shipments as required.
• Prepare palletized loads for storage and shipment.
• Transport pallets, coils, packaging materials between lines and storage areas.
• Open freight cars and position dock loading plate.
• Verify load tickets against production for correct delivery.
• Store coil stock in assigned areas and load stock on lines as needed.
• Assist in loading/unloading or moving machinery and materials.
• Maintain records, checklists, and forms; keep equipment clean.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Crown Beverage Packaging in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Tractor Operator to secure shipping orders and move materials within a fast-paced production environment. You will load and unload freight, monitor quality, and maintain accurate records as part of a safety‑minded team.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical aptitude, 1–2 years in manufacturing or packaging, and can work a 12‑hour rotating shift (4 days on/4 days off), which may include holidays, weekends, or nights.