Machine Operator / Palletizer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

Why do you want to apply?   Since 1922 the O-I plant in Zanesville has been a well-respected employer in the community.  Offering above-average compensation and excellent benefits.  It boasts a multicultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment.  Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and advancement. Zanesville is a lovely small town with a rich, historic past.  Just 45 minutes west of Columbus, OH, situated at the junction of the Licking River and Muskingum River.

Schedule: 8 hour rotating shifts (rotates between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts – your days off rotate as well) 

The  Machine Operator / Palletizer Operates strapping machines and automatic palletizers; supplies load-building materials; moves loads from work area using fork lift.

The Machine Operator / Palletizer will:

• Maintains supply of pallets, tier sheets, shrouds, strapping, and other material required for palletizing and strapping ware.
• Checks for proper application of straps around pallet loads (bulk and cased); places string ties and manually straps when required.
• Operates hi-lift tractor to transport and store materials and loads.
• Operates automatic palletizer, and automatic strapping machine, to prepare loads of ware.
• Unjams strapping machine and automatic palletizers as required.
• Straightens loads, replaces bottles, discards damaged bulking materials, straightens and unjams pallets in hopper. Checks load integrity.
• Takes roll of strapping material (60 lbs) to area, remove and replace spool of strapping material.
• Checks strapper tension with tension meter to make sure load is secured.
• Using forklift serves and make sure all shops are supplied with pallets, tier sheets, frames.
• Secures and transport resort loads as required.
• Checks oil level in VFC regulators of automatic palletizers.
• Places rolls of wrap on stretch-wrapper as required. Manually operates stretch wrapper if out of automatic mode.
• Identify problems with equipment; may very minor adjustments and reports malfunction of equipment to Foreman or other designated employee.
• May manually palletize loads when automatic equipment malfunctions.
• Applies bar code tickets to production units. Checks for proper printing on carton flaps.
• Fill forklift with fuel and fill out mobile equipment inspection sheet for maintenance.
• Performs clean-up and good housekeeping duties.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule, with weekend and holiday requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis 

NO WALK-INS, PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE.

What we offer at O-I:

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this role is $27.28 hour

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• Relocation packages available  
• Vacation time and paid holidays 
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax accounts
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at View email address on ziprecruiter.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.