Warehouse Forklift Operator

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Mesquite (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused culture

Career development

Training & certifications

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a forklift operator for our Nevada manufacturing facility. You will operate powered industrial trucks, move pallets, and support production and shipping processes in a high-paced environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 2-3 years of forklift/production experience, ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends, and Crown certification to operate the trucks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• 2-3 year previous forklift manufacturing/production experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules.
• Operates powered industrial trucks to pull pallets from the outgoing conveyor line and transport inventory to the warehouse.
• Operates powered industrial trucks to transport inventory and load tractor trailers for shipment.
• Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment.
• Understands daily production schedule and corresponds with mgmt. leads, and coworkers accordingly
• Performs visual inspection of aluminum cans and packaging quality
• Ensures dunnage (ie: pallets, slip sheets, top frames etc) are available in outgoing area
• Transfers HFI’d pallets to proper storage locations
• Monitors equipment, processes, or schedules, and reports problems to supervisor
• Follows all SOP’s and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
• Assist QA in locating pallets for sampling
• Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean, and organized through proper housekeeping
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Forklift certification

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities Include

• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules
• Operates powered industrial trucks to pull pallets from the outgoing conveyor line and transport inventory to the warehouse.
• Operates powered industrial trucks to transport inventory and load tractor trailers for shipment.
• Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment.
• Understands daily production schedule and corresponds with mgmt. leads, and coworkers accordingly
• Performs visual inspection of aluminum cans and packaging quality
• Ensures dunnage (ie: pallets, slip sheets, top frames etc) are available in outgoing area
• Transfers HFI’d pallets to proper storage locations
• Monitors equipment, processes, or schedules, and reports problems to supervisor
• Follows all SOP’s and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
• Assist QA in locating pallets for sampling
• Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean, and organized through proper housekeeping
• Performs other related duties as required

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
• 2-3 year previous forklift manufacturing/production experience.
• 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.

Competencies

• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Ability to work with a team or individually without issue.
• Must be Crown certified to operate powered industrial trucks.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member frequently is required to climb or balance
• The team member is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a manufacturing environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures especially in the summer and winter months
• The noise level is frequently loud

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.