Production Operator - Starting rate $21.88/hour (potential to earn up to $24.05/hour) & Excellent Benefits Package

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 Closures, Aerosol & Promotional Packaging (CAPP) Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for the largest consumer packaging companies in North America.  Our distinguished list of clients including SC Johnson, WD40, Barbasol, Abbott Laboratories and Unilever. We manufacture total packaging solutions including:

• Closures: We manufacture a variety of decorative food and metal vacuum sealed closures, metal and composite closures, capping systems for glass and plastic container manufacturers.
• Aerosol Packaging: We manufacture cans and ends for manufacturers of personal care, food, household and industrial products.  We offer our customers a broad range of products including multiple sizes, color schemes and shaped packaging.
• Promotional and Specialty Packaging: We manufacture a wide array of decorative containers with numerous lid and closure variations. 

Here is your chance to join the CAPP Division.

Location:

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

Position overview:

The Production 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, under the direction of the Shift Supervisor. 

Duties And Responsibilities:

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

• Verify correct materials per customer specifications for the production process.
• Load materials into manufacturing equipment – must lift up to 40-50 lbs.
• Stop and start manufacturing equipment as necessary.
• Remove minor equipment/material jams with tongs or pliers.
• Complete paperwork as required.
• Keep work area clean.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned by management.

Qualifications:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 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 stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift material weighing up to 40-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand at workstation for duration of scheduled shift which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, color differentiation 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 accommodations may 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 of our employees and their families. 

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled.

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.