Overhead Crane Operator

Overhead Crane Operator 10 – Ardagh Group

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. This position involves operating the baler and overhead crane, as well as performing material transportation tasks with industrial trucks.

• Identify many types, sizes and labels of finished or in process products, shipping material or other processing materials.
• Familiarize with productive capacity of machines or lines and work from schedule and change sheets to assure correct and prompt delivery of items to proper destination.
• Collect scrap and/or spoilage and load into baler. Operate baler, remove jams and compacted scrap in equipment.
• Clean and lubricate baler.
• Load bales of scrap onto return pallets.
• Weigh and mark scrap pallets. Keep records.
• Use hand trucks or dollies, work savers or similar powered vehicles.
• Use hand or automatic strapping equipment to replace or add strapping to loads.
• Handle and pile skids, pallets or drums.
• Stack spilled loads of materials or product.
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant.
• Segregate, weigh and record scrap for shipment.
• Record incoming and outgoing production and supplies.
• Load correct finished product into trailers.
• Insert and fill air bags to safeguard product. Install wood dunnage and material in trailers per loading specs.
• Receive incoming material to proper storage or use location, using lift truck or hand cart.
• Notify supervisors of any incidents of recurring equipment malfunctions, discrepancies in shipments, receipts, delays and corrective actions taken, and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
• Make routine inspections of lift trucks to confirm they are properly serviced.
• Add lubrication and coolant as required or service batteries.
• Handle dock board, packages, bracing and strapping.
• Use tools for bracing trucks and cars.

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand tools.
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Able to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day.
• Ability to pass the Ramsay Basic Skills Test at 65% or higher.
• Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly; able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes and loud noise.
• Able to perform fine manipulations with hands.
• Able to climb stairs frequently.
• Able to visually differentiate colors.
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of Ardagh Group, the company employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team – you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging – North America is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

Entry level

Full-time

Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Food and Beverage Services, Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing, Packaging and Containers Manufacturing