Operator jobs in Valparaiso, IN

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 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the 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. Location: 1035 E. North St. Bradley, IL. Position Overview: The Printer Operator works closely with the Manufacturing Supervisor to ensure the printing a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations. JOB REQUIREMENTS * Duties And Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Front-end Operators responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Responsibility of maintaining activities of the printer/decorator beverage cans with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage. Ability to operate, safe operation, and the maintaining of decorator equipment. Communicates all pertinent information between the supervisor, quality control, departments, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related information. Assists and trains and/or coaching of all new operators as needed or required. Applies skills, methods to improve plant production. Inspects product to ensure compliance to quality standards Responsible in maintaining quality and modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies. Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as production sheets, schedule, monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting and process control sheets. Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned. In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following: Minimum Requirements High School Education/GED 2-3 year(s) in setup/operating/adjusting printing decorators in a manufacturing environment. Able to operate, read, understand, measuring x rite color density guage, and computers. Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support. Preferred Requirements 10 Hour OSHA Certification Operation of a Rutherford Printer Beverage Packaging industry experience Ink toning knowledge Competencies Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach. Ability to work independently or with a team. With consensus be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”. Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc. Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people. Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.). Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions Generally works in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts/product ink /additives, cleaning chemicals. The associate may be exposed to climbing, oven heat, and tight spaces. Production noise level is frequently loud. Possible Equivalent Military Titles Painter, Printer *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.. Benefits: Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k). COMPENSATION: *Actual salary will be determined based on skill and experience level* Interested: Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers. EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled