Forklift Operator

O-I • Laredo, TX

13d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional Saturdays and some overtime. The Forklift Operator will offload and load pallets that are received and released from the warehouse following the appropriate job instructions. Also perform internal transfers of pallets within the warehouse.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to work in a safe manner.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of forklift driving experienced is preferred.
• Able to successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.

Responsibilities

• Offload trailers in a timely manner
• Load trailers for releases in a timely manner.
• Report any discrepancies with any load or offload.
• Perform physicals of assigned location when requested.
• Stretch wrap and reinforce pallets when necessary

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED