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Utility Spoilage and Scrap Collector (USSC)

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

This role collects, sorts, weighs and stages spoilage around the plant. Have you done anything similar?

What they are checking: Whether they have done material handling or sorting work that maps to this role.

Tell me about a job where you had to keep a regular route or schedule. How did you stay on track?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow a steady routine without someone reminding them each round.

How do you work around forklifts and operators without getting in their way?

What they are checking: Whether they move through a busy plant with awareness and good communication.

Tell me about a time you took pride in a job that others might see as unimportant.

What they are checking: Whether they bring care to support work that keeps the plant clean and running.

Can you work the shifts and overtime the plant needs?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the schedule of a small plant where every role is covered.

What would you do

You notice one station is producing much more spoilage than usual. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they flag an unusual trend to supervision, since it often points to a machine problem.

A bin is overflowing at a station you just emptied an hour ago. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust their rounds to the need and tell supervision about a possible problem.

About the work

Why do you think it matters to weigh and record spoilage accurately?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that scrap numbers show the plant where it is losing money and quality.

How would you keep different types of scrap separated?

What they are checking: Whether they see why mixing scrap types hurts recycling value and creates rework.

How do you stay safe handling sharp metal and moving bins around the plant?

What they are checking: Whether they use gloves, proper lifting and awareness of traffic when handling scrap.

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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, Utility Spoilage and Scrap Collector (USSC) will collect, sort, weigh, separate, and stage spoilage at various stations as directed, in addition to the below responsibilities. Duties And Responsibilities: Responsibilities include: • Collect, sort, and weight spoilage at various stations as directed. • Operate briquetter as spoilage accumulates and operate industrial truck to provide coil supply for the front end. • Load and unload coils and bails. • Deliver and store materials. • Maintain proper segregation and disposal of spoilage and scrap per company procedure. • Pile briquetted spoilage and scrap on pallets and band. • Separate contaminated and uncontaminated scrap. • Stage and load trucks, box cars, and other vehicles with scrap and spoilage. • Deliver line supplies and services as requested. • Keep assigned areas and equipment clean. • Act as line tender while relieving others for breaks. 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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