Forklift Operator / Bulk 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.

Why do you want to apply?  Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community.  Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits.  It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment.  Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement.  Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

Job Description

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

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

The Forklift Operator / Bulk Operator  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.

Qualifications

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

NO WALK-INS, PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $27.28

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 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.