Palletizer Operator

Crown Holdings•Hanover, PA

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. The Plant 37 in Hanover, PA manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry. This position is scheduled on a rotating 12-hour schedule, from 5pm to 5am, with mandatory overtime as needed. The hourly rate of pay is $21.40 with an additional $2 an hour for shift differential. The Palletizer Operator works closely with Supervision and Quality to ensure optimum levels in Quality Inspections, Package identification, and Final packaging.

Requirements

Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs
Manufacturing experience
High School Education/GED
Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment
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.)
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand 8-12 hours per shift
Ability to climb and descend stairs

Responsibilities

Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks
Responsibility of maintaining the palletizer operation of the food can package process with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage
Responsible for the operations of one or more machines or equipment for the production of 2-piece or 3-piece steel 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 SOP’s, Plant 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