Warehouse Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crown Holdings, Inc. Dubuque, IA facility is seeking a Forklift Operator/Warehouse to move inventory and materials on the production floor and in the warehouse. You will operate powered industrial trucks, stage orders, and support production schedules while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

Candidates should have several years in manufacturing, be able to work varying shifts including nights and overtime, and be comfortable with basic computer tools and Excel for record keeping.

Qualifications

• Three to five year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be available to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operates powered industrial trucks to transport inventory and load shipments.
• Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment.
• Monitors schedules, equipment or processes and reports problems to supervision.
• Assists with Material Movers or other forklift operations when necessary.
• Keeps equipment and areas safe, clean and organized through proper housekeeping.

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. 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:

• 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

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!

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.