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Palletizer - 1st Shift

Crown Holdings · Oshkosh, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Have you operated a palletizer or strapper before? Walk me through what you did.

What they are checking: Whether they already know end-of-line equipment or will need full training from the ground up.

This is a second shift role. How does that schedule fit your life right now?

What they are checking: Whether they can show up reliably for evening hours over the long term, not just the first month.

Tell me about a time you had to do a repetitive task for a long stretch without losing focus.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay alert during repetitive work, since that is when defects and injuries slip by.

How do you keep your area safe, clean and organized during the shift?

What they are checking: Whether they practice housekeeping as they go, which the posting names as part of the role.

What would you do

You find suspect product on the palletizer. Who do you tell and what do you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the chain of reporting to supervision, line operator and quality inspector the posting describes.

The strapper stops working in the middle of a run. What are your first steps?

What they are checking: Whether they stay safe, alert the right people and try basic checks before the line backs up.

A coworker skips a quality check to keep up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will hold the quality line even when it is awkward with a teammate.

About the work

What would you look for during a visual check of finished cans coming off the line?

What they are checking: Whether they know common can defects well enough to catch them before product reaches a customer.

Why does it matter which chipboard, top frames and pallets you use for a load?

What they are checking: Whether they see that the wrong packaging materials lead to crushed or unstable loads in shipping.

How do you make sure the right pallet tag goes on the right load every time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a mislabeled pallet can ship wrong product or break traceability.

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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: Palletizer and Strapper Operator Position Summary: Operate the Palletizer and Strapper equipment while performing quality checks of the finished goods to produce highest quality cans at the lowest possible costs . Essential Functions: • Operate Palletizer and Strapper equipment. • Perform visual check of finished goods. • Remove, damaged and/or suspect finished goods from palletizer and report same to Supervision, Production Line Operator and Quality Inspector. • Utilize proper packaging materials (Chipboard, top frames and pallets) • Verify and place proper pallet tags on finished goods. • Keeps equipment and all areas safe, clean, and organized through proper housekeeping • Follow all required environmental, health and safety procedures • Performs other related duties as required • Must have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Skills and Qualifications: • 6 months of experience in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred). • Exhibit safety and quality as their top priorities • Effective record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details. • Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time. • Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment. Education: • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. • Must be able to stand continuously for more than 8+ hours per shift. • Must be able to walk, lift/carry up to 50 lbs on occasion. • Must be about to stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. • Must be able to twist at the waist and bend repetitively. • This position may also require climbing or balancing Benefits: • Fully funded employer paid coverage for employee includes: • Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription/Life Insurance • Company funded pension plan • Paid Holidays • Disability Insurance As part of our Total Safety Culture, CROWN is committed to the safety, health and well-being of our employees and their families. In exchange for your talents, you’ll earn a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension. 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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