Forklift Driver

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 47 countries employing over 33,000 people and net sales of over $11 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 Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Location:

Crown is building a brand-new manufacturing facility in Martinsville, VA. This state-of-the-art facility will manufacture specialty beverage cans for some of the top consumer product companies.  We are in the process of assembling a world class team of individuals to operate this facility and are looking for Forklift Drivers.

Duties And Responsibilities:

This position will transport inventory and materials (both raw materials and finished goods) throughout both the operation floor and warehouse areas at this high-speed state-of-the-art metal packaging manufacturing facility.

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Qualifications:

Requirements for this position would include but not be limited to the following:

• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules

• Operates powered industrial trucks to transport inventory and load tractor trailers for shipment.
• Transports inventory in warehouse to correct locations and stages orders for shipment.
• Understands daily production schedule and corresponds with mgmt. leads, and coworkers accordingly
• Performs visual inspection of aluminum cans and packaging quality.
• Monitors schedules, equipment, or processes, and reports problems to supervisor.
• Assists with Material Movers (Line drivers) or other forklift operations when necessary
• Follows all SOP's (standard operating procedures) and communicates with proper personnel as concerns or issues arise
• Assist Quality Assurance in locating pallets for sampling
• Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean, and organized through proper housekeeping
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• Effective recordkeeping skills and the ability to focus on details.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.

• The ability to travel domestically for training within the first one or two months with the Company.
• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts, both day and evening.

Preferred Requirements:

• Working experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is preferred.

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
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic 
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• The noise level is frequently loud

Crown offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/prescription/ life insurance and income protection benefits as well as a company funded pension plan, 401(K), stock purchase, tuition reimbursement and gainsharing programs. Also, as part of our Total Safety Culture, Crown is committed to the safety, health and well-being of all our employees and their families.

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