Forklift Driver

Job Description

The Forklift Operator/Warehouse position serves a key function in the transport of inventory and materials (both raw materials and finished goods) throughout both the operations floor and warehouse areas at this high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

• Operates powered industrial trucks to transport inventory and load tractor trailers for shipment
• Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment
• Understands daily production schedules and corresponds with management leads and co-workers accordingly
• Performs visual inspection of finished goods (cans and ends)
• Monitors schedules, equipment or processes, and reports problems to supervision
• Assists with Material Movers (Line Drivers) or other forklift operations when necessary
• Follows all SOP's and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
• Assist the Quality Team in locating pallets for sampling
• Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean and organized through proper housekeeping
• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times and follows safe work procedures and safety rules
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Three to five year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

Preferred Requirements

• High-speed packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures and SOP's

Competencies

• Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and "think creatively and strategically" to solve problems
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details
• Proven math and computer skills and the ability to work with various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

• The associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms
• May be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The associate may lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening

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

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