Warehouse Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift

Crown Holdings•Dubuque, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator/Warehouse position serves a key function in the transport of inventory and materials (both raw materials and finished goods) throughout both the operations floor and warehouse areas at this high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

Requirements

Three to five year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support
Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
Ability to work independently or with a team
Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problems
Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details
Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The associate may lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening

Nice To Haves

High-speed packaging industry experience
Knowledge of warehousing procedures and SOP’s

Responsibilities

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 schedules and corresponds with management leads and co-workers accordingly
Performs visual inspection of finished goods (cans and ends)
Monitors schedules, equipment or processes, and reports problems to supervision
Assists with Material Movers (Line Drivers) or other forklift operations when necessary
Follows all SOP’s and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
Assist the Quality Team in locating pallets for sampling
Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean and organized through proper housekeeping
Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times and follows safe work procedures and safety rules
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned