Production Operator - Bulk Palletizer

About O-I Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day's work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. Company Description 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. Job Description The Palletizer is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and begin growing your career in the glass manufacturing industry. This role will operate strapping machines and automatic palletizers and supplies load-building materials. Schedule 8 hour rotating schedule (includes working 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift) The Palletizer Will Maintain supply of pallets, tier sheets, shrouds, strapping and other material required for palletizing and strapping ware Check for proper application of straps around pallet loads (bulk and cased); places string ties and manual straps when required Operates automatic palletizer and automatic strapping machine, to prepare load of ware Unjams strapping machine and automatic palletizers as required Straightens loads, replaces bottles, discards damaged bulking materials, and checks load integrity Checks oil level in VFC regulators of automatic palletizers Identify problems with equipment, may make very minor adjustments and reports malfunction of equipment to designated employee May manually palletize loads when automatic equipment malfunctions Performs clean-up and housekeeping duties The Palletizer Should Have Strong mechanical aptitude Good interpersonal skills Be highly safety conscious Solid attendance record in previous employment Forklift Experience Preferred Qualifications At least 18 years of age. High School Graduate or GED. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred 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 Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations Additional Information What We Offer: Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $27.28 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 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr O-I