Crown Cork & Seal Co, Inc. is hiring: Forklift Driver/Operator 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. Crown delivers innovative packaging that offers value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers. With operations in 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of over $8 billion, Crown brings best practices in quality and manufacturing to customers locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures 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 help create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join Crown Beverage.

Position

Forklift Driver Operator

Location

Nichols, NY

Salary

Competitive pay starting at $23.23 hourly.

Hours

Night shift position on a 2/2/3 schedule of two days on, then two days off, then three days on. The following week rotates days on and off. This is a 12 hour shift.

Overview of the Role

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. Other responsibilities would include but not be limited to the following.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to: Crown offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/prescription/life insurance and income protection benefits as well as a company funded pension plan, 401(K), stock purchase, tuition reimbursement and gain sharing programs. Also, as part of our Total Safety Culture, Crown is committed to the safety, health and well-being of all of our employees and their families. EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled.

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 corresponds with mgmt. 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
• Assist 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

Job Requirements

• 3+ years working forklift experience in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred).
• Must have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. This position may also require climbing or balancing.
• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts, both day and evening.
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Effective record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details

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

Interested

Take the next step in your career and apply online today at Crowncork.com/careers.

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