Company Description

About O-I

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 your 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?

Our Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment, and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.

Job Description

The Batch and Furnace Operator controls, monitors, and adjusts the feeding and firing of two furnaces.  They are responsible for batch handling and mixing equipment, and automatic furnace control equipment.   They will unload and store raw materials, inspect unloading equipment and participate in physical inventory of batch materials.    

The Batch and Furnace Operator will:

Maintains glass levels and temperatures in all furnacesOperates variable controls requiring precise and frequent adjustment.Checks furnace to determine faulty operation conditions such as hot spots, dirty burners, clogged checkers and furnace leaksMakes minor adjustment and repairs as requiredWorks out unloading schedule and directs placement of rail carsOperate automatic unloading system to unload raw materials

The Batch and Furnace Operator should have:

The ability to keep log of Batch and Furnace operations, noting required statistics in log book and log sheetsThe ability to check recording forms on instrumentsSkills to perform housekeeping duties on charging floorAbility to work outside in all seasons

QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentProficient with computers, either through schooling or work experienceAble to work in a safe mannerSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyPrevious forklift experience is strongly preferred, but not requiredPrevious glass manufacturing experience is preferred

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $27.80

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

Vacation time and paid holidaysHealth, dental, prescription and vision care coverageGenerous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness programWellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRAGroup life insuranceAccidental death & dismemberment insuranceVoluntary employee and dependent life insuranceWeekly disability insurancePaid sick timeParental leave benefits401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].