Production Technician & Selector — Automated Packaging

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

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.