Forklift Operator

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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

• 1+ years forklift operation experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment;
• 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

• Sit, stand, walk;
• Use hands, reach with hands and arms;
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• 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;
• Sit and/or stand for 8-12 hour shifts;
• Exposure to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic;
• Production noise level is frequently loud.

Working Conditions

• Generally, works in a plant environment, some responsibilities may be performed in office setting;
• Works in a plant environment, some responsibilities may be performed in office setting;
• Exposure to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic;
• Production noise level is frequently loud.

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.

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;
• Become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

• We aim to value and respect each individual;
• Foster an environment of inclusivity.