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Production Forklift Operator

Crown Holdings, Inc.
Faribault, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc., through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Accountabilities:

Material Handler/Forklift Driver. The position will work closely with Line Crews and Shipping Coordinators to ensure a smooth transition of material through the production process. Key components of this position include following all safety protocols, SOP’s, and assurance of quality along with facilitation of teamwork. This is an hourly position in high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment where compliance to all safety policies, procedures and regulations is our way of doing business. We are looking for team-oriented individuals who are committed to customer quality, continuous improvement and achieving World Class Performance.

Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include The Following:

  • Ensure all functions of the jobs are performed safely using the SafeStart process, required PPE, training tools, and written instructions; Ensuring all equipment guarding is serviceable and in place; (LOTO)
  • Perform pre-flight checks and safety pre-flight checks
  • Stage material for production lines
  • Load and unload material on/off production line conveyor
  • Unload 20,000-pound steel coils using Hoist lift truck
  • Unload components and miscellaneous items from incoming semi-trailers as needed
  • Load semi-trailers with finished product and components
  • Flip, band and wrap finished product
  • Maintain proper placement and organization of material in Work-In-Progress (WIP) area
  • Follow FIFO (first in, first out) process on material
  • Pull and weigh scrap material at end of shift
  • Stage and maintain organization of make ready material
  • Completes required daily documentation
  • Participates in teams and projects as directed by management
  • Follow SQF requirements
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
  • Commitment to Crown Faribault’s safety and plant policies and practices
  • Ability to learn and follow quality standards and line processes
  • Ability to drive forklift highly preferred – internal training provided
  • Sit-down propane or electric forklift
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other team members
  • Strong positive attitude and ability to lead by example
  • Ability to receive and give feedback

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; bend, stoop, use hands, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions:

  • Will be required to perform job duties in a factory setting.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
  • The noise level is loud, and hearing protection is needed.

What Crown Offers You

  • Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
  • The opportunity to build a meaningful career
  • Professional and personal development through training and work experience

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

What Crown Offers You

  • Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
  • The opportunity to build a meaningful career
  • Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

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