Palletizer Operator

1 month ago

Bradley, Illinois, United States Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Full time
About Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of packaging solutions for consumer goods. Our company is passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers worldwide.

Division Overview

Crown's Beverage Division specializes in manufacturing a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees, and teas. We lead the industry with innovative technologies that redefine beverage can packaging. Our aluminum cans offer a large printable surface area, a wide range of sizes, shapes, and decorating options, making them the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Palletizer Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with supervision and quality to ensure optimum levels in quality inspections, package identification, and final packaging. The Palletizer Operator will be responsible for maintaining the palletizer operation of the beverage can package process, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage.

Key Responsibilities
  • Understand and follow verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks.
  • Maintain the palletizer operation of the beverage can package process, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage.
  • Operate one or more automated machines or equipment for the production of aluminum beverage cans.
  • Identify basic mechanical problems and maintain process equipment.
  • Communicate pertinent information between management, coworkers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems, or other related information.
  • Assist and train new palletizer operators as needed or required.
  • Apply skills and methods to improve plant production.
  • Enter information into a computer to generate labels for pallets.
  • Perform accurate and continuous quality checks and record keeping.
  • Complete and administer necessary documentation, such as monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and data process control input.
Requirements
  • High School Education/GED.
  • 2-3 years of experience in inspecting/packaging and high-speed manufacturing environments.
  • Availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
Preferred Requirements
  • Knowledge of OSHA-related training in a manufacturing environment.
  • Beverage Packaging industry experience.
  • Knowledge of AS400.
  • 6S Training.
Competencies
  • Problem-solving skills through individual and/or collaborative approaches.
  • Ability to work independently or with a team.
  • Effective leadership skills, including conflict resolution, communication, decision-making, and motivation.
  • 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.).
Working Conditions

The Palletizer Operator will work in a packaging/warehouse or plant environment, exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic, and production noise levels.

Benefits

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