Briquetter/Overhead Crane Operator - $27.45*/hr

About the Role

The Briquetter/Overhead Crane position operates the baler and the overhead crane. You will operate an industrial truck to perform transportation assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods, identify and transport materials to and from storage areas, cars, trucks, machines, and loading docks.

Responsibilities

• Identify many types, sizes, and labels of finished or in-process products, shipping materials, or other processing materials.
• Familiarize yourself with the productive capacity of machines or lines and work from schedules and change sheets to ensure correct and prompt delivery of items to the proper destination.
• Collect scrap and/or spoilage and load into the baler. Operate the baler, remove jams, and compacted scrap in equipment.
• Clean and lubricate the baler.
• Load bales of scrap on return pallets, weigh and mark scrap pallets, and keep records.
• Use hand trucks, dollies, work savers, or similar powered vehicles.
• Use hand or automatic strapping equipment to replace or add strapping to loads.
• Handle and pile skids, pallets, or drums.
• Stack spilled loads of materials or product.
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant.
• Segregate, weigh, and record scrap for shipment.
• Record incoming and outgoing production and supplies.
• Load correct finished product into trailers, insert and fill air bags to safeguard product, and install wood dunnage and material in trailers per loading specs.
• Receive incoming material to proper storage or use location using a lift truck or hand cart.
• Notify supervisors of recurring equipment malfunctions, discrepancies in shipments or receipts, delays, corrective actions taken, and any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
• Make routine inspections of lift trucks to ensure they are properly serviced, add lubrication and coolant as required, or service batteries.
• Handle dock boards, packages, bracing, and strapping.
• Use tools for bracing trucks and cars.

Requirements

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand tools.
• Familiar with the proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to stand for long durations in excess of 8 hours a day.
• Ability to pass the Ramsay Basic Skills Test at 65% or higher.
• Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes, and loud noise.
• Able to perform fine manipulations with hands.
• Able to climb stairs frequently.
• Able to visually differentiate colors.
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts.

About the Company

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of Ardagh Group, the company employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America, and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion. We strive to create working environments where employees feel valued and can work to their full potential, offering exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative individuals.