Palletizer Operator

Crown Holdings•Kankakee, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures packaging for beverages, including soft drinks, craft beers, coffees, teas, and energy drinks. The Palletizer Operator works with Supervision and Quality to support quality inspections, package identification, and final packaging of aluminum beverage cans. The role operates and maintains palletizing and other production equipment while focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage reduction. The position is located at 1035 E. North St., Bradley, Illinois, and reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The operator follows production procedures and safety requirements, performs quality checks and recordkeeping, enters information into a computer to generate pallet labels, communicates production and equipment information across shifts, and helps train new operators. The role may also involve completing safety and process-control documentation and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Two to three years of experience in inspection or packaging in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Availability to work various shifts as needed, including nights and weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support.
Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills using individual or collaborative approaches.
Effective leadership skills, including conflict resolution, communication, and decision-making.
Ability to build good working relationships and motivate or collaborate with others.
Strong time management and multitasking skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and Access.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OSHA-related training in a manufacturing environment.
Beverage packaging industry experience.
Knowledge of AS400.
6S training.

Responsibilities

Follow verbal instructions and complete assigned tasks.
Operate and maintain palletizing equipment and one or more automated machines used in aluminum beverage can production.
Focus on optimizing safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage.
Safely operate equipment and identify basic mechanical problems.
Communicate relevant equipment changes, production problems, and other information to management, coworkers, and incoming shifts.
Assist with training or coaching new palletizer operators as needed.
Apply skills and methods to improve plant production.
Follow JHAs, SOPs, rules, and 6S housekeeping practices; maintain equipment and modify existing production standards to improve efficiency.
Enter information into a computer to generate pallet labels.
Perform continuous quality checks and maintain accurate records.
Complete or administer documentation, including monthly SAFE cards, accident/near-miss/hazard reports, and process-control data input.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.