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Tractor Operator

Crown Holdings · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What experience do you have driving a yard tractor or moving trailers?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience handling trailers in a yard or warehouse setting.

Tell me about a time you had to work in bad weather. How did you stay safe?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust their driving and pace for winter conditions in a Wisconsin yard.

How do you communicate with the warehouse and shipping team during a busy day?

What they are checking: Whether they keep others informed so trailers are ready when they are needed.

Can you work the shifts and overtime this plant needs?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover shipping needs at a small plant where each role matters.

What would you do

You notice damage on a trailer before loading. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report problems that could damage product or cause an accident.

The yard is crowded and a driver is waiting impatiently. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and safe under pressure from drivers instead of rushing moves.

About the work

How would you secure a shipping order for cans and confirm it is right before it leaves?

What they are checking: Whether they check paperwork, load and trailer against the order so the wrong cans do not ship.

Walk me through how you hook up and move a trailer safely.

What they are checking: Whether they know coupling checks, landing gear and air lines rather than just driving off.

How do you keep track of which trailers are loaded, empty or waiting?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized so trailers are not lost or loaded with the wrong product.

What do you check on your tractor at the start of a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect brakes, lights, fluids and tires before operating.

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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, Tractor Operator will secure shipping order for cans and other materials, in addition to the below responsibilities. Duties And Responsibilities: Responsibilities include: • Secure shipping order for cans and other materials. • Check type and quality of cans, and other materials against shipping order. • Manipulate tractor controls and drive loaded tractor to transport materials, supplies, and finished product from location to location as directed. • Load and unload freight cars and trucks for shipment and storage. • Check record and incoming shipments as required. • Prepare palletized loads for storage and shipment. • Transport from lines, loading and unloading docks, or storage, pallets, cans, packaging materials, etc. • Open freight cars and position dock loading plate • Check tickets on load against production to ensure correct delivery. • Store coil stock in assigned storage areas. • Load coil stock on production lines as needed. • Assist in loading, unloading, or moving of machinery and other materials. • Maintain necessary records, checklists, and forms. • Keep equipment clean. 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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