Forklift Driver

About Crown

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 for some of the world’s largest and most respected companies. Crown is dedicated to building a highly talented and driven team, offering growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding industry while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability.

The Forklift Operator/Warehouse position serves a key function in transporting inventory and materials—both raw materials and finished goods—throughout the operations floor and warehouse areas at our high‑speed manufacturing facility that produces metal cans and ends. The role is located at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing site.

Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Forklift Operator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates powered industrial trucks to transport inventory and load tractor trailers for shipment
• Transports inventory in the warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment
• Understands daily production schedules and coordinates with management leads and co‑workers accordingly
• Performs visual inspection of finished goods (cans and ends)
• Monitors schedules, equipment, and processes, and reports problems to supervision
• Assists with Material Movers (Line Drivers) or other forklift operations when necessary
• Follows all SOPs and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
• Assists the Quality Team in locating pallets for sampling
• Maintains 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

• Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, to cover absences or provide additional support

• High‑speed packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures and SOPs

• Strong problem‑solving skills through both independent and collaborative approaches
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Creative and strategic thinking to solve problems
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time‑management and project‑management skills with the ability to multitask
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record‑keeping skills and an eye for detail
• Proficient math and computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and Access

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may need to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• 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 the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work up to twelve‑hour shifts, both day and evening

• The majority of work will be in a plant environment but may require moving around to different parts of the manufacturing floor and warehouse
• Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant
• Employees may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• Noisy working environment with frequent loud noise

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• 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.

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