Forklift Operator

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.

Job Description

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 manner
• Load trailers for releases in a timely manner.
• Report any discrepancies with any load or offload.
• Perform physicals of assigned location when requested.
• Perform physicals of assigned location when requested.
• Stretch wrap and reinforce pallets when necessary

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to work rotating 12 hour shifts and overtime, as required.
• One year of forklift driving experienced 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 Information

What we offer at O-I:

Pay Range:  $16.00 hr.

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

• 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 hr.recruiters@o-i.com.