Palletizer/Bander 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 39 countries employing approximately 25,000 people and net sales of approximately $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 C.A.P.P. Division helps global brands become leaders in their market segments with high quality metal aerosol packaging. We merge our unique decorating capabilities with the latest aerosol technologies to create packaging that not only meets rigorous industry requirements but most importantly, the everyday needs and expectations of consumers worldwide. Here is your chance to join our team.

Position overview:

The Palletizer/Bander Operator will perform a variety of equipment operations and visual quality checks, in the production and manufacture of 3-piece aerosol cans of the highest quality at the lowest possible costs. 

Location:

This fast paced manufacturing facility making over 13 million cans a month is located in Spartanburg, SC.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to the following:

• Operate one or more automated machines or equipment for the production and packaging of steel cans.
• Perform accurate and continuous visual quality checks of finished goods.
• Remove damaged and/or suspect finished goods from palletizer and report same to Production and Quality Supervisors, and Production Line Mechanics.
• Report operational status of equipment and production issues to Production Managers/Supervisors.
• Free jams on the conveyor and incline/decline.
• Accurately enter information into a computer to generate labels for the pallets. Verify and place proper pallet tags on finished goods.
• Utilize proper packaging materials (chipboard, top frames and pallets) as required. Visually examine pallets, top frames and remove if defective.
• Follow company standard operating procedures.
• Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety - keep work area clean.
• Complete any paperwork as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-3 years of production experience as well as a knowledge of production equipment and mechanical operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic data entry skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and legibly complete associated paperwork and documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to give and receive instructions to address palletizer, bander and/or quality issues.
• Safety & Quality minded with willingness for excellence required in all aspects of the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work any shift, 12-hour shifts, evenings, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.

Preferred Requirements:

• High School Education/GED
• Prior work experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Knowledge and work history of focusing on safety and quality in every aspect of the job.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time. 

Competencies:

• Manual dexterity/fine motor skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds on occasion and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to differentiate color.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. 
• The noise level is not excessively loud. 

*Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental & Prescription Coverage – No monthly premiums for Employee 
• Company Funded Pension Plan
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life Insurance – Free
• Short Term Disability – Free
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses

Crown is committed to the safety, health, and well-being of all our employees and their families.

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled.

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