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BUSSE (Palletizer) Operator

Crown Holdings · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Have you operated a BUSSE or other palletizing machine before? Tell me what you know about it.

What they are checking: Whether they come with relevant end-of-line experience or will need training from the start.

Tell me about a time you worked a fast-paced job and still kept your quality high.

What they are checking: Whether they can match production pace without letting their attention to detail slide.

How do you pass along what happened on your shift to the next operator?

What they are checking: Whether they share issues and settings so problems do not repeat across shifts.

Can you work rotating shifts and some weekends in a plant that runs continuously?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the schedule of a small plant where every absence is felt.

What would you do

You are working under the Manufacturing Supervisor's direction and they ask you to keep running while you think something is wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise a concern respectfully and clearly when they believe safety or quality is at risk.

The line upstream is producing faster than you can palletize. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate quickly with the line to avoid a pileup that damages cans.

About the work

What checks would you make before starting the palletizer at the beginning of your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect guards, sensors and materials before running instead of waiting for a fault.

The palletizer keeps tipping the top layer. How would you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they think through causes like tier sheets, sweep timing and can flow before calling maintenance.

How do you make sure every load of finished cans is stable and correctly labeled?

What they are checking: Whether they connect careful loading and tagging to what the customer receives at their filling line.

What is lockout and tagout, and when would you use it on the palletizer?

What they are checking: Whether they know the safety procedure that prevents serious injury when clearing jams on palletizers.

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The full job description

As published by Crown Holdings.

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: Location: Crown Beverage Packaging located in La Crosse, WI has 111 employees. Surrounded by stunning bluffs and lying alongside the mighty Mississippi River, La Crosse is home to over 20 miles of beautiful scenic trails. The plant is also located just minutes from the historic downtown which hosts unique shops, lively entertainment, museums, art galleries and more. La Crosse is close to major highways such as I-94 and the approximate distance from the La Crosse Airport is about 7 minutes Position Overview: Under direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, BUSSE (Palletizer) Operator operates controls of the palletizing machine to ensure the loading of finished cans on pallets. Duties And Responsibilities: Responsibilities include: • Operates automatic Palletizer/De-palletizer equipment within the plant. • Ensures quality of finished package to include: cans placed correctly on pallets per customer order, manually insert cans to complete proper layer patterns, removes minor jams and reports major jams and/or irregularities to Maintainer or Supervisor • Ability to recognize can defects; follows procedure for defect recognition and communication, collects and documents information on cans (50 per hour) • Communicates timely and effectively; advises lift driver when supplies are needed and to remove defective supplies. • Maintains log of production and/or downtime, spoilage as required. • Using computerized system, makes label (tickets) for pallets • Performs preventative maintenance and Housekeeping to include cleaning the Palletizer, plungers and fingers. • Knowledge of measurements and specifications of cans. • Successfully follows all standard operating procedures; company policies and procedures; good attendance is required. • Ensures compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) at all times • Monitors equipment or processes and reports all problems to supervision. • Keeps area safe, clean and organized. • Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following: Minimum Requirements • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred • 1-2 year(s) experience in inspecting/packaging and/or high speed manufacturing is preferred • Must possess a mechanical aptitude • Must be available to work 12 hour shifts, rotating 4 days on/4 days off schedule which may fall on holidays, weekends, or nights as business needs Competencies • Good oral and written communications skills. • Good record keeping skills. • Good listening skills. • Accurate measurement capability. • Ability to understand and speak basic English. • Ability to discern variations in color, shading, and/or can construction issues: visual acuity and high level of detail. • Sense of urgency on problem identification and resolution. • Ability to work with a team or individually without issue. Physical Requirements • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. • The team member frequently is required to climb or balance • The team member is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions • Generally works in a manufacturing environment • While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic • The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures especially in the summer and winter months • The noise level is frequently loud 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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