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Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.

Palletizer Operator

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, United States, 17301


About Crown:

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. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing over 25,000 people and net sales of over $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals.

Division Overview:

Crown’s Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.

Location:

Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry, working both continuous and conventional shifts. There are approximately 85 employees at the Hanover location. The Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to Gettysburg PA, York PA and the Maryland border.

Position overview:

The Palletizer Operator works closely with Supervision and Quality to ensure optimum levels in Quality Inspections, Package identification, and Final packaging.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor, the palletizer operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasksResponsibility of maintaining the palletizer operation of the food can package process with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and SpoilageResponsible for the operations of one or more machines or equipment for the production of 2 piece or 3 piece steel cansAbility to safely operate, identify basic mechanical problems, and the maintaining of process equipmentCommunicates all pertinent information between management, co-workers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related informationAssists and trains and/or coaching of all new palletizer operators as needed or requiredApplies skills, methods to improve plant productionResponsible in following SOP’s, Plant Rules, 6S Housekeeping, maintaining equipment and modifications of existing production standards to achieve optimal efficienciesEnter information into a computer to generate labels for the palletsPerform visual quality checks as required, record accurate quality records and other documentations as requiredComplete and/or administer necessary documentation such as monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and data process control inputAttend shift meetings and participate as neededCollaborate with other operators to ensure a smooth transition between shiftsPerforms other job-related duties as required or assigned

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Requirements

Manufacturing or machine operator experience a plusBasic computer abilitiesBasic math abilitiesMust be available to work alternate shift schedules and/or overtime based on business need

Preferred Requirements

High School Education/GED

Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.6S Training

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee must 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.Must be able to climb and descend stairs frequently throughout the shiftAbility to stand for 8-12 hour shiftsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

Generally works in a plant environmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the team member will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift trafficThe team member may be exposed to a wide range of temperaturesProduction noise level is frequently loud

Benefits:

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as Company matched 401(k) and active hourly Pension Plan.