Bagger​/Operator - 1st Shift

Position: Bagger/ Operator - 1st Shift
About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's 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.

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.

Job Description:

The Palletizer, Bagger, Entry Level Equipment Operator roles serve a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Palletizer, Bagger and Entry Level Equipment Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Operate the automatic can palletizer including inserting separator sheets between layers of cans, and placing top frames on top of completed pallets

Sorting and inspecting cans, printing pallet tickets, and performing quality checks

Keeping the work area clean and organized, performing minor tasks as directed by the line maintainer here qualified

Supporting the line maintainer in the operation of the production lines where qualified

Assisting in the preparing, loading and feeding of metal coils when requested

Removing jams as they occur in the production lines

Visual inspection of finished cans and ends for obvious defects and recording this information

Assisting in removing metal dies and assisting in lubrication when needed

Replacing and re-aligning cans as necessary

Operating automatic bulk packing machinery to load/unload various size can onto pallets

Removing old  from packing material and applying correct  numeric sequence of pallets of cans and ends Observe and practices company safety rules and SOP’s at all times

Maintain the flow of finished product as required

Communicate all pertinent information between departments, peers and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.

Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing “fixes” on machinery and equipment problems

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements:

High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred

One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

Vocation or technical certification would be a plus

High-speed packaging industry experience

Competencies:

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problems

Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions:

The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor

While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant

The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures

The noise level is frequently loud
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together 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.
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