Production Technician / Selector

Owens-Illinois, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time & paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Well-being program & employer wellness

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Owens-Illinois, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician / Selector to join our team in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. The role focuses on inspecting ware, setting up and tending to conveyors, and ensuring quality through packaging operations.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, with prior manufacturing experience, and a safety‑minded approach. The position requires lifting up to 25 pounds and flexibility to work weekends/holidays, with an hourly wage of $26.53.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in working with automated equipment.
• Safety-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Prior experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and grow within the company.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly.
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect ware and remove defective items to ensure quality standards are met.
• Set up ware on lehrs and conveyors, dislodge ware on straight-line equipment, and adjust carton flow on conveyors as needed.
• Monitor and tend to case packer/robot systems to ensure proper operation and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Inspect ware on filled case conveyor, fill cartons as needed, and verify carton gluing and appearance meet specifications.
• Occasionally hand-pack ware and reselect packed ware based on quality control instructions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

Industrial experience

Manual dexterity

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Conveyors

Packaging machinery

Automated equipment

Job description

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench the thirst, well it was probably made by us, we are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world.

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.

Why do you want to apply? 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 Crenshawplant is conveniently located in an area thatoffers a multitude of options for the outdoor enthusiasts.

Job Description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and mechanically inclined individual to join our team as a Production Technician / Selector. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, has a strong technical mindset, and is eager to grow within a fast‑paced industrial environment.

The Production Technician / Selectorwill:

• Visually inspect ware and remove defective items to ensure quality standards are met.
• Set up ware on lehrs and conveyors, dislodge ware on straight‑line equipment, and adjust carton flow on conveyors as needed.
• Monitor and tend to case packer/robot systems to ensure proper operation and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Inspect ware on filled case conveyor, fill cartons as needed, and verify carton gluing and appearance meet specifications.
• Occasionally hand-pack ware and reselect packed ware based on quality control instructions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in working with automated equipment.
• Safety‑focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Prior experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and grow within the company.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly.
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with basic troubleshooting of mechanical or robotic systems.
• Experience working with conveyors, packaging machinery, or automated equipment.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and adapt to changing production needs.

Additional Information

What We Offer at O-I:

Hourly Wage:$26.53 hour

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 Affi…

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