The Palletizer / Machine Operator

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?  The Kalama plant is one of O-I’s newer, non-union facilities.  It is a clean and well-kept facility with an excellent safety and environmental record. The plant has a stable, long-term workforce and boasts a team focused environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement.  Kalama, WA is a great area, close to 2 lakes and only 40 miles to Portland, OR.

Hourly Rate: $29.42

Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts

The Palletizer / Machine Operator will:

• Start and shut down equipment systems, shut down emergency equipment and systems as required to standard, and re-start equipment and systems from emergency shut down state
• Operate bulk palletizer and wrap machine, and make timely job change adjustments to packaging and palletizing equipment
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to other equipment and field instrumentation as needed to maintain production and equipment reliability and accuracy
• Monitor consumables inventory in order to maintain proper quantities for uninterrupted production

The Palletizer / Machine Operator will: should have:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

What we offer at O-I:

Payrate: $29.42 per 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 

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 stie may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].