Lehr Quality Control - Production Operator

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.

Since 1980 the O-I Plant in Toano has been a well-respected employer in the community. Offering above average compensation and excellent benefits. It boasts a multi-cultural workforce and combines strong leadership with a collaborative union environment. Furthermore, O-I fosters an inclusive atmosphere with opportunity for growth and advancement. Toano, VA is close to major Historic Triangle attractions such as Colonial Williamsburg, and the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA theme parks.

The Lehrer Quality Control monitors, inspects, and verifies that the production process is meeting pre-determined quality standards and tests and visually inspects products and communicates concerns to their Production and Quality Team members as well as the Shift Team Leader.

• Visually inspects Lehr and resulting products to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Controls the quality of the ware being produced.
• Verifies that inspection equipment is functioning properly.
• Performs hourly routine quality checks.
• Uses hand gauges to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Notifies production department of defects in the production process.
• Controls the quality in the pack ware.
• Communicates concerns and information to appropriate persons and departments.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Manufacturing or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer at O-I:

Hourly Wage: $28.62 / 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

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

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmtive 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.

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