Back End Operator
About The Position
Crown Holdings, Inc. designs and manufactures metal packaging products and describes sustainability as central to its long-term future. The Back End Operator role supports the operation and ongoing maintenance of high-speed manufacturing equipment producing metal cans and ends at Crown’s Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location. The position reports directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management. Work is primarily in a plant environment and may involve moving around different parts of the manufacturing floor. The role includes working around moving mechanical parts and plant vehicle traffic, in a wide range of temperatures, and in frequently loud conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Crown will not sponsor work visas.
Requirements
- High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
- One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to consider new solutions and think creatively and strategically to solve problems.
- Time-management and project-management skills, including the ability to multitask.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Math and computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and Access.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical certification.
- Experience in the high-speed packaging industry.
Responsibilities
- Operate the automatic can palletizer, insert separator sheets between layers of cans, and place top frames on completed pallets.
- Sort and inspect cans, print pallet tickets, and perform quality checks.
- Keep the work area clean and organized and perform minor tasks as directed by the line maintainer when qualified.
- Support the line maintainer in operating production lines when qualified.
- Assist with preparing, loading, and feeding metal coils when requested.
- Remove jams from production lines.
- Visually inspect finished cans and ends for obvious defects and record the findings.
- Assist with removing metal dies and lubricating equipment when needed.
- Replace and realign cans as necessary.
- Operate automatic bulk-packing machinery to load or unload various sizes of cans onto pallets.
- Remove old identification tags from packing material and apply correct identification tags.
- Maintain the numeric sequence of pallets of cans and ends.
- Observe and practice company safety rules and standard operating procedures at all times.
- Maintain the flow of finished product as required.
- Communicate relevant information between departments, peers, and shifts about equipment changes, production schedules, production problems, and related matters.
- Work with employees to identify equipment and machinery problems, discuss solutions, and implement fixes.
- Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunity to build a meaningful career.
- Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
- Commitment to employee safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
