Batch & Furnance Unloader

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.

The Batch Unloader will:

• Unload and store batch raw materials from rail carts into designated storage areas.
• Inspect unloading equipment and participate in physical inventory of batch materials.
• Set up, operate, and monitor computerized batch unloading and delivery equipment.
• Assist in daily, monthly, and annual inventories of batch materials.
• Clean the batch house and surrounding work areas on a daily basis.
• Perform general housekeeping and basic cleaning tasks throughout the batch and furnace areas.
• Check water, oil, and fuel levels in front-end loaders, payloaders, forklifts, and other mobile equipment; replenish as needed.
• Inspect raw materials and cullet and report any deviations to supervision.
• Mix colorants or decolorizers in proper amounts for batch production.
• Gather raw material samples as instructed and forward samples for engineering analysis.
• Safely move throughout the basement and production areas where hot glass operations are present.
• Operate payloaders and other mobile equipment to transport raw materials and support plant operations.
• Assist with unloading, handling, and transferring raw materials from rail cars to designated storage and processing areas.
• Work around overhead conveying and transport systems while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Support furnace and batch operations during all shifts to help ensure continuous plant operation, even when other plant departments are shut down.
• Communicate effectively with incoming and outgoing shifts to ensure smooth operational handoffs and continuity.
• Respond with urgency to operational needs and changing production priorities.
• Perform basic equipment inspections and report mechanical concerns promptly.

The Batch Unloader should:

• Have basic knowledge of computers and quality systems.
• Have experience weighing materials and collecting samples.
• Possess basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting abilities.
• Be a strong team player who works effectively across shifts and departments.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently while maintaining coordination with the production team.
• Prioritize safety while working around heavy equipment, hot glass, and industrial processes.
• Show a strong sense of urgency and reliability in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Be comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments and in varying weather conditions as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work rotating 8-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
• Must be able to climb stairs, walk extended distances, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to safely work around hot glass operations and industrial production equipment.
• Must demonstrate strong attendance, reliability, teamwork, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous payloader, front-end loader, or heavy equipment operating experience.
• Experience operating mobile equipment in a manufacturing, glass, mining, aggregate, chemical, or industrial environment.
• Experience unloading rail cars, rail carts, bulk materials, or raw material handling systems.
• Prior batch house, furnace, glass manufacturing, or continuous process manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify equipment issues and perform basic operator maintenance.
• Experience with inventory control, material handling, and computerized process systems.
• Forklift certification or previous forklift operating experience.
• Experience working rotating shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Hourly Rate:  $27.61

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.