Warehouse Forklift Operator

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Company matched 401(k)

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. Bradley, IL is seeking a Quality Control Technician to inspect and test aluminum beverage can production, ensuring product quality and adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

You will perform quality checks, document data, and assist with training new technicians while supporting continuous improvement in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The role requires attention to safety and the ability to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, with basic computer

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• 2-3 years of experience with computer skills in inspecting, testing, packaging and high-speed manufacturing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Preferred: OSHA training in manufacturing environment.
• Beverage packaging quality industry experience and knowledge of AS400/QAS.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of tasks.
• Perform quality inspections and testing to ensure product quality.
• Ensure quality of all production processes for aluminum beverage can manufacturing.
• Identify quality problems and dispositions.
• Communicate information between management, coworkers, and shifts regarding equipment, production issues, or related changes.
• Assist and train new technicians as needed; support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Education/GED

Tools

AS400

QAS

NWA 6S

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: Job Accountabilities About Crown:

Division Overview:

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts.

Location:

1035 E. North St. Bradley, IL.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks.
• With focus on Safety and Spoilage, the responsibility of the Quality Control Technician will ensure a quality product is produced thru inspections and testing.
• Responsible for the quality of all operations of all process for the production of aluminum beverage cans.
• Ability to identify quality problems, and disposition.
• Communicates all pertinent information between management, co-workers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related information.
• Assists and trains and/or coaching of all new Technicians as needed or required.
• Applies skills, methods learned to improve plant production.
• Responsible in following JHA’s, SOP’s, Rules, 6S Housekeeping, maintaining gauging equipment and modifications of existing production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies
• Enter information into a computer to document data.
• Accurate and continuous quality checks and record keeping required.
• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and data process control input.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

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

• High School Education/GED
• 2-3 year(s) experience with computer skills in inspecting, testing, packaging and high speed manufacturing environment.
• Basic Computer skills required.
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support.
• Preferred Requirements but not mandatory: Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
• Beverage Packaging Quality industry experience
• Knowledge of AS400, QAS, and NWA 6S Training Competencies
• Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team. With consensus be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”.
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people.
• Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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. May be required to climb stairs to upper level at times. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Working Conditions

Generally works in a manufacturing, office, packaging, and warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic. Production noise level is frequently loud.

Benefits:

• Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).

COMPENSATION:

Actual salary will be determined based on skill and experience level. Pay rate $ 27.96- $ 28.57 per hour.

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

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.