Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

The forklift operator works closely with the Plant Shipping Supervisor to ensure the packaging, handling, and shipment of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsibility of maintaining activities of transporting product, equipment, throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage.
• Ability to operate, safe operation, and the maintaining of forklifts.
• Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems, or any other related information.
• Works with department warehousing, scheduling, process supplying, and product shipments.
• Assists and trains and/or coaches of all new operators as needed or required.
• Applies skills, methods to improve plant production.
• Inspects products to ensure compliance to standards.
• Contributes in maintaining quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies.
• Completes and/or administers necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, scanning, monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and process control sheets.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.
• EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

Job requirements:

Qualifications:

• 2-3 year(s) experience in warehousing and high speed manufacturing environment.
• Certified and at least three years of proven forklift experience.
• 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.

Preferred requirements:

• OSHA/Forklift Trainer Certified
• Beverage packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of AS400

Competencies:

• 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.).

Physical requirements:

• 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 50 pounds.

Working conditions:

• Generally works in a warehouse or plant environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts/product and vehicular traffic.
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• Production noise level is frequently loud.

Possible equivalent military titles:

• Logistician; Store Manager; Supply and Warehousing Manager; Transportation Manager; Transportation Maintenance Manager.

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

Compensation: *Actual salary will be determined based on skill and experience level.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.