Batch & Furnace Operator - Glass Packaging

O-I; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical coverage

Well-being program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

O-I is seeking a Batch Unloader to support batch materials handling in a glass manufacturing environment. The role involves unloading, storing, and inventorying batch materials, operating batch unloading equipment, and ensuring safety across shifts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime. Experience with heavy equipment and forklift certification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work rotating 8-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Manufacturing environment with heat, dust, noise and moving equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs as needed.
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork and strong communication.
• Forklift certification or prior forklift operating experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 daily.
• Inspect raw materials and report deviations to supervision.
• Move materials safely using front-end loaders and forklifts as required.
• Support furnace and batch operations across shifts for continuous plant operation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safety-minded

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Heavy equipment experience

Job description

O-I is seeking a Batch Unloader to support batch materials handling in a glass manufacturing environment. The role involves unloading, storing, and inventorying batch materials, operating batch unloading equipment, and ensuring safety across shifts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime. Experience with heavy equipment and forklift certification is beneficial.