Forklift Operator

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:

Location:

Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry. There are approximately 95 employees at the Hanover location. The Hanover Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to York, PA, Gettysburg, PA and the Maryland border.

Position overview:

The Forklift Operator moves unfinished and finished goods, loads and unloads trucks and stages product. This position supports operations and shipping and receiving work areas based on business needs. This position is scheduled on a rotating 4/12 schedule. Hours for this position are 5am-5pm. There are times when overtime is required. The hourly rate of pay is $23.02.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Forklift Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:  

• Ensure safe operating practices;
• Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by Company;
• Perform routine pre and post inspections on forklift equipment to ensure forklift equipment is operating well;
• Move controls, levers, and devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials; between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas;
• Visually perform quality checks as required on incoming materials, trailers, and outgoing finished goods, etc.;
• Organize and secure materials where loads of materials and pallets are stored;
• Able to read and understand pallet tickets and date codes and production schedules;
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices;
• Wraps loads as needed;
• Pick orders and/or unload trailers to meet shipping and receiving schedules;
• Operate computer to navigate inventory systems;
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ years forklift operation experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Must be qualified as to visual, auditory, physical, and mental ability to operate the equipment safely
• Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other team members and external contacts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to establish and maintain a high level of organization and quality.

Preferred Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
• 6S Training
• Understands equipment needs and modifications.
• Familiarization with quality standards and line processes.

 Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee 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 employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit and/or stand for 8-12 hour shifts

 Working Conditions

• Generally, works in a plant environment, some responsibilities may be performed in office setting
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic
• Production noise level is frequently loud

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits:

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as Company matched 401(k) and active hourly Pension Plan.

Interested:

Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers

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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