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Front End Operator

Calgary, Alberta

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Working on your feet and with your hands isn’t for everyone—but it’s a joy for those who join Crown’s Manufacturing & Production team. When you work within our manufacturing divisions, you’re creating the environment and tools that bring the world’s most renowned products to life. A commitment to quality and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting are crucial in these roles. Put your skills to the test and assist across departments in operating, repairing, maintaining and improving plant machinery and equipment.

Ready for a role that’ll grow your skills and your career? Read our full description to see if you’re a fit.

Front End Operator

Calgary, Canada

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Overview

Joining Crown means joining a global leader in the design and manufacture of packaging products. In one of our manufacturing divisions, you’ll be key in packaging household products we use every day. You may develop, fix or fabricate solutions and work within the shop and production departments. No matter the location, safety’s a top priority for you, and you’ll be fully compliant with all OSHA rules and regulations. While day-to-day tasks may vary, flexibility and agility will be required in these roles.

Where Lifelong Careers Take Shape

Possibility takes many shapes—
what shape will it take for you?

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Success Profile

We’re looking for a candidate who's goal oriented and able to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You should be a team player and take direction well in addition to being focused and flexible enough to move from task to task.

  • Deadline-oriented
  • Efficient
  • Patient
  • Team player
  • Industrious
  • Independent

Our Culture

At Crown, we’re on a mission to create the shape of things to come. That means shaping quality packaging with integrity, making products that’ll last, and building careers with longevity. We’re invested in doing the work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and are compensated with the benefits, pay, learning resources, and welcoming environment they deserve.

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“Crown has given me the opportunity to build on my education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program and to grow my career while doing work that I love.”

Tracy Zavasky

Packer Operator

Benefits

In addition to a generous starting hourly wage, you may be eligible for our total rewards benefits, including a 401(k) with company match.

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401(k)

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Pension Plan

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Free Company-Paid Health Insurance

Responsibilities

About Crown:

CROWN Metal Packaging Canada LP., 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 23,000 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 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.

We currently have an opening for a Front End Operator at our manufacturing facility located in the Foothills Industrial Park in South East Calgary. This facility manufactures aluminum cans for the beverage industry. This position will perform a variety of mechanical adjustments, maintenance, repairs, installation, and modification of manufacturing equipment for the production and manufacture of aluminum cans of the highest quality. Other responsibilities would include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Safety & Quality minded with willingness for excellence required in all aspects of the job
  • Responsible for the operation of one or more automated machines or equipment for the production of aluminum cans
  • Must keep lines flowing, make continuous quality checks, & minor adjustments to conveyor belts and various factory equipment
  • Accurate and continuous quality checks and recordkeeping required
  • Understand and follow verbal instructions for completion of assigned tasks
  • Keeps Production Supervisors/Managers informed of operational status of equipment and production issues
  • Follows standard operating procedures
  • Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
  • Performs other related duties as required
  • Keeps work area safe, clean, and organized

Formal education/training or on the job training working on mechanical components such as pumps, conveying, motors, gearboxes, belts, pulleys etc. is a definite asset. If this is you, please apply!

  • 3+ years of production experience as well as knowledge of production equipment and mechanical operations in a manufacturing environment
  • Valid forklift license
  • Able to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time
  • Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Knowledge and work history of focusing on quality and safety in every aspect of the job
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Understanding of line continuity
  • Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts, rotating day and night shift on a 4 on – 4 off schedule
  • Must have impeccable time and attendance
  • Must have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Must have attention to detail

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**No telephone calls or agencies, please!

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