Palletizer Operator

Crown Holdings•Kankakee, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in the metal packaging production process, designing and manufacturing a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals and offers the opportunity to grow and develop skills in an expanding industry. 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 Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. The Palletizer Operator works closely with Supervision and Quality to ensure optimum levels in Quality Inspections, Package identification, and Final packaging.

Requirements

High School Education/GED
2-3 year(s) experience in inspecting/packaging and high speed 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.
Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
Beverage Packaging industry experience
Knowledge of AS400
6S Training
Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
Ability to work independently or with a team.
With consensus be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”.
Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people.
Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

Responsibilities

Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks.
Responsibility of maintaining the palletizer operation of the beverage can package process with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage.
Responsible for the operations of one or more automated machines or equipment for the production of aluminum beverage cans.
Ability to safely operate, identify basic mechanical problems, and the maintaining of process equipment.
Communicates all pertinent information between management, co-workers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related information.
Assists and trains and/or coaching of all new palletizer operators as needed or required.
Applies skills, methods to improve plant production.
Responsible in following JHA’s, SOP’s, Rules, 6S Housekeeping, maintaining equipment and modifications of existing production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies
Enter information into a computer to generate labels for the pallets.
Accurate and continuous quality checks and record keeping required.
Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and data process control input.
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.