Production Operator

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 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of over $8 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 at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans.  It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Location:  
Here at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans.  We are expanding to manufacture other size cans for some of the top consumer product companies.  We are adding to our world class team to operate this facility and looking for a Production Operator.  It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Accountabilities:
This entry-level position in our Production Department and will be responsible for:
•    General labor duties such as housekeeping, sorting cans and rework products.  
•    May perform product repair as requested

Location:  Olympia, WA

Wages:  Union Contract: $26.6123/ hour 

Benefits: The Crown Plan offers employees a comprehensive, high-quality Medical Program, dental, and vision as well as a Prescription Drug Program. Along with options for Flexible Spending Account, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and more. New employees become eligible for benefits under the Plan the 1st of the month following one full month of employment and must enroll within 30 days of your eligibility date to have coverage for the remainder of the current Plan year (January 1 through December 31).

Under the union contract this position also includes a union pension. 

Job Requirements:
•    Minimum 6 months’ work experience in a manufacturing company is highly desirable.
•    Mechanical experiences working in a manufacturing setting or familiarity with power and hand tools are preferred.
•    Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
•    Must possess basic math skills.

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.
•    Must be able to stand for long periods as well as work on elevated stationary platforms and withstand extreme climate changes especially during summer and winter months. 
•    Demonstrated strong attention to detail, good record keeping and precision abilities is highly desirable.
•    Ability to work under time pressures and flexibility to adjust to sudden work patterns or schedules. 
•    Ability to work independently and with teams and must have good interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, evenings (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.), weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.

•    Fully comply with all OSHA and WISHA safety rules and regulations.

This position requires union membership after 30 days of hire