Forklift Driver/Operator Job at Crown Holdings in New York

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. 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 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of over $8 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring 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.

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 is your chance to join the Crown Beverage.

Location: Competitive pay starting at $23.23 hourly.

Hours: Night shift position on a 2/2/3 schedule (two days on, two days off, three days on) with rotating days on and off the following week. This is a 12-hour shift.

Crown Cork & Seal’s North American Beverage Packaging Division has an opening for a Forklift Operator working in a manufacturing facility located in Nichols, New York. This facility will manufacture aluminum cans for the beverage industry. This position will transport inventory and materials (both raw materials and finished goods) throughout both the operation floor and warehouse areas at this high-speed state-of-the-art metal packaging manufacturing facility. This role includes other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules
• 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 schedule and communicates 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
• Assists with Material Movers (Line drivers) or other forklift operations when necessary
• Follows all SOPs (standard operating procedures) and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
• Assists Quality Assurance in locating pallets for sampling
• Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean, and organized through proper housekeeping
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

• 3+ years working forklift experience in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; climbing or balancing may be required
• Ability to work twelve (12) hour shifts, both day and evening
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a team environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently
• Effective record keeping skills and attention to detail

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Crown offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including company-paid health insurance for employees and company-matched 401(k).

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.