Forklift Operator
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Company Overview 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. Business Overview Crown's Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder, and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from large to small to meet our customers' needs. We truly focus on excellence. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Business Unit. Location Overview Crown Cork & Seal of Effingham, South Carolina is a state-of-the-art facility that produces various size food cans with one of South Carolina's leading Food producers as a major client. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team. This is your opportunity to join Crown's global organization. We are currently looking for Forklift Operators. Position Overview This position will alternate in assisting with shipping and receiving and operating manufacturing line equipment. This position reports directly to the Warehouse Coordinator. Duties and Responsibilities-Essential Functions Receive and unload trucks Load trucks using the bill of lading as a guide Scan materials and finished goods in and out of the plant with IBMi (AS400) software Load machinery with the necessary resources to support production Ensure pallets are ready for shipment and free of debris Make sure pallets are labeled correctly with corresponding tickets Report any quality concerns to the quality team Contribute to the organization and cleanliness of the plant through daily, weekly, and monthly SQF practices Adhere to all food safety procedures and measures Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned Qualifications Minimum Requirements 1 to 3 years of experience in forklift operation Ability to work 2nd shift Preferred requirements Previous experience in manufacturing Required Knowledge Inventory: Knowledge of general procedures for inventory management Safety: General knowledge of operating safely on applicable machinery to include forklift operation and lockout-tagout Required Skills Computer use: Use of computer software to include scanning materials onto outgoing trucks and printing appropriate pallet tags Customer Service: Display customer needs assessment and meet quality standards for service Time Management: Prioritize duties to most efficiently accomplish tasks and maintain productivity Required Abilities Communication: Ability to read and write English and interpret spoken direction Organization: Ability to maintain an organized work area Physical Requirements Occasional kneeling/crouching required Ability to lift 50 pounds Frequent sitting for extended periods Frequent standing for extended periods Environmental Exposures Operating machinery produces at least 85 decibels (dB) of noise. The industrial duties of this position may expose the employee to odors, wetness, dirt, and dust. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Crown offers a competitive and comprehensive company-paid benefits package including medical/dental/vision/prescription/ life insurance, 401(k) with match, stock purchase, robust pension, 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.