Forklift Operator

Crown Holdings, Inc. through its 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.

The company is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It is an exciting time to join our business, offering the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry, while upholding a commitment to sustainability.

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas, as well as new energy drinks. With innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans, our aluminum cans provide a perfect packaging format to create a compelling brand presence.

Bradley, IL.

The forklift operator works closely with the Plant Shipping Supervisor to ensure the packaging, handling, and shipment of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

• Maintain activities of transporting product and equipment throughout the facility, focusing on safety, quality, productivity and minimizing spoilage.
• Operate forklifts safely and maintain them.
• Communicate all pertinent information between departments and between shifts regarding equipment changes, production schedules, and production problems.
• Work with department warehousing, scheduling, process supplying, and product shipments.
• Assist, train, and coach new operators as needed.
• Apply skills and methods to improve plant production.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with standards.
• Contribute to maintaining quality and recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies.
• Complete and administer necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, scanning, monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and process control sheets.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required or assigned.
• EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

• 2‑3 years experience in a warehousing and high‑speed manufacturing environment.
• Certified and at least three years of proven forklift experience.
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

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

• Problem‑solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Consensus‑building and the ability to think outside the box.
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making.
• Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people.
• 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.).

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Generally works in a warehouse or plant environment.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts/product and vehicular traffic.
• Exposure to a wide range of temperatures.
• Production noise level is frequently loud.

• Logistician;
  Store Manager;
  Supply and Warehousing Manager;
  Transportation Manager;
  Transportation Maintenance Manager.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

* Actual salary will be determined based on skill and experience level

• 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

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby
30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.