Warehouse Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Forklift Operator/Warehouse associate to move materials on the production floor and in the warehouse at our high-speed metal can and end facility.

You will operate forklifts, stage shipments, support production schedules, perform quality checks, and help keep the plant safe and organized. This role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing experience and flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime.
• High-speed packaging industry experience would be a plus.
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures and SOPs.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to transport inventory.
• Load tractor trailers for shipment.
• Move inventory to correct locations and stage orders.
• Coordinate with management on daily production schedules.
• Perform visual inspection of finished goods and monitor equipment.
• Assist with other forklift operations when needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Written communication

Math skills

Computer skills

Excel

Word

Access

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

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 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. 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 Forklift Operator/Warehouse position serves a key function in the transport of inventory and materials (both raw materials and finished goods) throughout both the operations floor and warehouse areas at this high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Forklift Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
• 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 schedules and corresponds with management leads and co-workers accordingly
• Performs visual inspection of finished goods (cans and ends)
• Monitors schedules, equipment or processes, and reports problems to supervision
• Assists with Material Movers (Line Drivers) or other forklift operations when necessary
• Follows all SOP’s and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
• Assist the Quality Team in locating pallets for sampling
• Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean and organized through proper housekeeping
• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times and follows safe work procedures and safety rules
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Job Requirements

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

Minimum Requirements

• Three to five year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
• 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:
• High-speed packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures and SOP’s
• Competencies:
• Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problems
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details
• 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 fifty (50) pounds on occasion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening

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 and warehouse
• 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

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!

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