Batch & Furnace Operator - O-I

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. 

Why do you want to apply?

Our Auburn facility is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. If you thrive in a busy environment, and are looking for a great place to work with highly engaged employees, then our plant in Auburn is the place for you.

The Batch and Furnace Operator controls, monitors, and adjusts the feeding and firing of two furnaces.  They are responsible for batch handling and mixing equipment, and automatic furnace control equipment.   They will unload and store raw materials, inspect unloading equipment and participate in physical inventory of batch materials.    

The Batch and Furnace Operator will:

• Maintains glass levels and temperatures in all furnaces
• Operates variable controls requiring precise and frequent adjustment.
• Checks furnace to determine faulty operation conditions such as hot spots, dirty burners, clogged checkers and furnace leaks
• Makes minor adjustment and repairs as required
• Works out unloading schedule and directs placement of rail cars
• Operate automatic unloading system to unload raw materials

The Batch and Furnace Operator should have:

• The ability to keep log of Batch and Furnace operations, noting required statistics in log book and log sheets
• The ability to check recording forms on instruments
• Skills to perform housekeeping duties on charging floor
• Ability to work outside in all seasons

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient with computers, either through schooling or work experience
• Able to work in a safe manner
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Previous forklift experience is strongly preferred, but not required
• Previous glass manufacturing experience is preferred

What we offer at O-I:

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $27.80

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Weekly disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

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.