Palletizer

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 making 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.

If you are looking for a small-town environment without the hustle and bustle of the big city, this is the place for you. Our Muskogee plant is conveniently located within an hour’s drive of many lakes that offer a multitude of options for the outdoor enthusiast.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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); place string ties and manual straps when required
• Operate automatic palletizer and automatic strapping machine to prepare load of ware
• Unjam strapping machine and automatic palletizers as required
• Straighten loads, replace bottles, discard damaged bulking materials, and check load integrity
• Check oil level in VFC regulators of automatic palletizers
• Identify problems with equipment, may make very minor adjustments, and report malfunction of equipment to designated employee
• May manually palletize loads when automatic equipment malfunctions
• Perform clean-up and housekeeping duties

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to work a 12-hour 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

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good interpersonal skills
• Highly safety conscious
• Solid attendance record in previous employment

Pay

The hourly wage for this position is $26.73.

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

12-hour rotating shift schedule, with weekend and holiday requirements.