Forkllift Operator

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Company overview: 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. The facility produces 15-18 million cans a month and operates in 39 countries with approximately 23,000 employees.

This fast‑paced manufacturing facility requires a dedicated forklift operator to support production and distribution activities.

• Operate equipment and transport product throughout the facility, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and minimizing spoilage.
• Maintain and service production lines with materials such as plate, ends, pallets, top frames, chipboard, and copper wire as dictated by production schedules.
• Move materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas using forklifts.
• Organize and secure materials, store pallets, and ensure proper placement in the warehouse.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
• Manually stretch wrap and band product as needed.
• Conduct visual inspections of all pallets/materials, repairing or replacing defective or damaged goods before loading trucks.
• Communicate material handling, shipping, quality issues, or other relevant information to the next shift’s forklift driver.
• Complete necessary documentation such as tally sheets, picklists, and warehouse placement forms.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑inspection of forklift equipment, report needed repairs, and ensure safe operation.
• Adhere to safe work practices, Crown plant rules, and housekeeping standards.
• Assist, train, and coach new operators as required.
• Complete annual forklift operator training provided by the company.
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.

• Forklift‑certified with at least 2 years of proven forklift experience in a warehousing and manufacturing environment.
• Safe and excellent driving skills on a forklift.
• Ability to get on and off the forklift multiple times during a shift.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and legibly complete associated paperwork and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to give and receive instructions.
• Safety and quality minded with a willingness for excellence in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Experience moving and stacking pallets in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS400.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• History of focusing on safety and quality in every aspect of the job.

• Ability to operate industrial forklifts to transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic mathematical and computer/data‑entry skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Packaging & Containers