Forklift Operator

Job Description

Position Overview: This Is a Dual Position: The forklift operator ensures the packaging, handling, and shipment of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Location: Bradley, IL

Salary: $25.51- $ 27.01 per hour – Forklift Driver

• Benefits: Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well a free pension plan.

Forklift Operator Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Plant Shipping Supervisor, the Forklift Driver/Operators responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules
• Operates sit-down propane forklift to transport inventory and load tractor trailers for shipment
• Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment
• Understands daily production schedule and corresponds with management, leads, and coworkers accordingly
• Performs visual inspection of aluminum cans and packaging quality
• Maintains schedules, equipment, or processes, and reports problems to Supervisor
• Follows all SOP’s (standard operating procedures) and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
• Affixes assist Quality Assurance in locating pallets for sampling
• Performs other related duties as required

Job Requirements

• Minimum 18 years old
• High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Equivalent with 3+ years working on a sit-down forklift experience required
• Working in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred)
• Must be able to withstand extreme climate changes especially during summer and winter months
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time
• Effective record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods as well as work on elevated stationary platforms and withstand extreme climate changes especially during summer months
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, either nights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., or days from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends and overtime as business needs dictate
• This position requires union membership after 30 days of hire

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA/Forklift Trainer Certified
• Beverage Packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of AS400

About Crown

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of over $8 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.

Division Overview

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts.

About Crown

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.

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

Crown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to support and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, races, ages, religions, and sexual orientations to reach their full potential.