Forklift and Palletizer Operator

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:

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 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

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.

Here at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans. It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

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

The Palletizer Operator works independently inspecting product and line

Location:

Olympia, WASalary: $30.04 - $30.04/ per hour – Forklift Driver $30.04 - $30.04 / per hour – Palletizer Operator
* Actual salary will be determined based on skill and experience level
* Under the union contract this position also includes a union pension.

Benefits:
Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well a free pension plan, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid holidays. The Crown Plan offers employees a comprehensive, high-quality Medical Program, dental, and vision as well as a Prescription Drug Program. Along with options for Flexible Spending Account, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and more.

New employees become eligible for benefits under the Plan the 1st of the month following one full month of employment and must enroll within 30 days of your eligibility date to have coverage for the remainder of the current Plan year (January 1 through December 31)
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

Monitors 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

Assist Quality Assurance in locating pallets for sampling

Performs other related duties as required

The above information reflects the general job duties and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements

Palletizer Operator

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Palletizer Operator is an entry-level position will be responsible for operating automatic can palletizing equipment to pattern and/or transfer cans to and from pallets

Job Requirements Minimum 18 years oldHigh 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…