Production Worker / Robot Operator

O-I•Toano, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker / Robot Operator will operate strapping machines and automatic palletizers and move loads to and from the work area. This role is part of an 8-hour rotating shift schedule, which includes rotation between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with rotating days off. The company, O-I, has a plant in Toano, VA, which has been a respected employer since 1980, offering competitive compensation and benefits. O-I is a leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide, with a history of innovation and a commitment to sustainability. They provide glass packaging for various food and beverage brands and aim to make glass more relevant and accessible.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

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.