Forklift Operator

Forklift OperatorFull-timeDepartment: LogisticsLocation: LaredoCompensation: USD 15 - USD 17 - weeklyCompany DescriptionRemember 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 the 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.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 DescriptionSHIFT: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional Saturdays and some overtime.The Forklift Operator will offload and load pallets that are received and released from the warehouse following the appropriate job instructions. Also perform internal transfers of pallets within the warehouse.The Forklift Operator will:Offload trailers in a timely mannerLoad trailers for releases in a timely manner.Report any discrepancies with any load or offload.Perform physicals of assigned location when requested.Stretch wrap and reinforce pallets when necessaryQualificationsHigh school diploma/GED required.Must be at least 18 years of age.One year of forklift driving experience is preferred.Able to successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.Able to work in a safe manner.Able to work in a team environment.Additional InformationWhat We Offer:Hourly Wage: $16.00 hourO-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:Vacation time and paid holidaysMedical, dental, prescription and vision care coveragePre-tax accountsWell-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributionsLife and AD&D InsuranceDisability Insurance401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributionsFinancial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellnessEmployee Assistance ProgramAll 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.