Forklift Driver / Operator

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Location: Laredo TX
Hourly Wage: $16.00 per hour
Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
  > Occasional overtime available​​​​​​​  

We are seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. This position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will safely move materials, support shipping and receiving operations, and help ensure products are delivered accurately and on time.

The Forklift Operator will:

• 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.
• Perform physicals of assigned location when requested.
• Stretch wrap and reinforce pallets when necessary

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of forklift operating experience preferred.
• Able to successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Able to work in a safe manner.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Hourly Wage: $16.00 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 

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

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 site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com.