Machine Operator / Palletizer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. O-I Glass scores B on the Alion truth index.
To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft-channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.
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. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.
Why do you want to apply? Since 1922 the O-I plant in Zanesville has been a well-respected employer in the community. Offering above-average compensation and excellent benefits. It boasts a multicultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and advancement. Zanesville is a lovely small town with a rich, historic past. Just 45 minutes west of Columbus, OH, situated at the junction of the Licking River and Muskingum River.
Schedule: 8 hour rotating shifts (rotates between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts - your days off rotate as well)
The Machine Operator / Palletizer Operates strapping machines and automatic palletizers; supplies load-building materials; moves loads from work area using fork lift.
The Machine Operator / Palletizer will:
- Maintains supply of pallets, tier sheets, shrouds, strapping, and other material required for palletizing and strapping ware.
- Checks for proper application of straps around pallet loads (bulk and cased); places string ties and manually straps when required.
- Operates hi-lift tractor to transport and store materials and loads.
- Operates automatic palletizer, and automatic strapping machine, to prepare loads of ware.
- Unjams strapping machine and automatic palletizers as required.
- Straightens loads, replaces bottles, discards damaged bulking materials, straightens and unjams pallets in hopper. Checks load integrity.
- Takes roll of strapping material (60 lbs) to area, remove and replace spool of strapping material.
- Checks strapper tension with tension meter to make sure load is secured.
- Using forklift serves and make sure all shops are supplied with pallets, tier sheets, frames.
- Secures and transport resort loads as required.
- Checks oil level in VFC regulators of automatic palletizers.
- Places rolls of wrap on stretch-wrapper as required. Manually operates stretch wrapper if out of automatic mode.
- Identify problems with equipment; may very minor adjustments and reports malfunction of equipment to Foreman or other designated employee.
- May manually palletize loads when automatic equipment malfunctions.
- Applies bar code tickets to production units. Checks for proper printing on carton flaps.
- Fill forklift with fuel and fill out mobile equipment inspection sheet for maintenance.
- Performs clean-up and good housekeeping duties.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
- At least 18 years of age.
- High School Graduate or GED.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to work a rotating schedule, with weekend and holiday requirements.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
NO WALK-INS, PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE.
What we offer at O-I:
Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this role is $27.28 hour
O-I offers a very generous benefit package - some of the highlights are:
- Relocation packages available
- 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 committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.