Carton Assembler / Production Worker - Streator, IL -Job ID #:5068 -Functional Area:Manufacturing -Position Type:Full-Time Regular -Relocation Provided:No -Location:Streator, IL -Department:Operations/Manufacturing -Education Required:GED -Experience Required:1 - 3 Years -Position Description: Owens-Illinois, Inc., (O-I) is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of pure, sustainable, healthy glass containers for many of the world's most well-known food and beverage brands. We are looking for a motivated, talented individual interested in a manufacturing leadership role with significant growth opportunity to join our organization as a Carton Assembler at our Streator, IL facility. PRIMARY FUNCTION Load cartons, carriers, partitions onto carton assembler, carrier erector, partition inserter and sees that these machines and line conveyors continue to operate and function as designed to do. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Carton assembler, carrier erector, partition erector, sealer units, glue pots, putty knife, broom, conveyors, ladder, mops, air hose TYPICAL DUTIES 1. Manually load cartons, partitions, carriers onto magazines of carton assembler, carrier erector, partition inserter and sees that these machines continue to operate and function as designed to do. Involves some button pushing. 2. Turns off equipment in case of malfunction and notifies supervisor or repairman. Checks for tab locks. 3. Unjams machines and conveyors by stopping it and removing materials. 4. Inspects and observes cartons, carriers, partitions for obvious defects, checks fiber tears; notifies foreman of any defects found and records on carton quality check sheet. Discards defective cartons to waste bins. 5. Checks missing bottle detector and counter. Fills missing bottles and re-serve on line. Involves pushing buttons. 6. Removes wrap and straps from pallet load, cuts bands. Unloads cartons and carriers from pallets. 7. May manually fold and assemble cartons and insert interior packing (Pads, liners, partitions, etc.) into assembled outer carton. 8. Gets and carries glue bags to work area. Opens and dumps on bins. Scoops to fill glue pots making sure that automatic machines are filled with glue. 9. Performs carton salvaging. 10. Stacks up on assembled cartons for emergency cases. 11. Attends casepacker by unjamming making sure operating properly. Notifies maintenance or foreman of any problems with equipment. 12. Cleans equipment with air hose to keep clean. 13. Keeps work area clean and orderly. Position Requirements: Position 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 able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be authorized to work in the country in which you are applying for a position. O-I will not fund or manage the process of obtaining any required work authorization. NO WALK-INS, PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE About O-I For more than a century, Owens-Illinois has delivered iconic, brand-building glass packaging to a growing global marketplace. The company was founded in Ohio by Michael J. Owens when he revolutionized the glassmaking industry with invention of the automatic bottle-making machine in 1903. Since then, O-I has expanded to nearly every corner of the globe, with 79 plants in 23 countries spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific. We are proud to employ 27,000 talented people around the world who display the same ingenuity and passion of our founder. As one of the few companies to be included on the Fortune 500 list every year since it began in 1955, we continue to build on that solid foundation and had revenues of $6.7 billion in 2016. As a preferred packaging partner for our customers, we provide unmatched expertise in glass container design, engineering, manufacturing, quality and service, using industry-leading technology and best practices. Our employees thrive on using their expertise to help our customers connect with and appeal to consumers. Packaging is the first interaction consumers have with a product, and O-I glass conveys an image of superior quality and protects and preserves the taste of food and beverages. Glass is also the worlds most natural and sustainable package, make from three abundant natural ingredients and 100%, endlessly recyclable. Working at O-I At O-I, we know that our people differentiate us from our competitors and make our success possible. So we are committed to fostering an environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creating a culture that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. Ask any of our 27,000 employees what unites us, and they'll tell you it's our passion for creating iconic, sustainable, beautiful, brand-building glass packaging. Our employees bring craftsmanship, quality and commitment to the creation of every glass container. Our culture represents a unique combination of Midwest roots and global perspectives. Our employees around the world represent a range of nationalities, languages, customs and lifestyles. As we have grown, we have welcomed many cultures into our family yet remain one O-I, with values that transcend all geographies: safety, passion, teamwork, integrity, excellence, customer centricity and diversity. For decades we have provided rewarding, stable jobs to thousands of employees around the world. In addition to good wages, we provide employees with a suite of benefits including health care, retirement and other country-specific amenities. We also sponsor a comprehensive health and wellness program for our employees, and our training and development programs, along with our scale and footprint, provide significant opportunities for growth. O-I is proud to support the communities in which our people live and work. Our employees around the world give to their communities through volunteerism and community service, and the company supports a variety of organizations and initiatives that advance education, protect the environment and promote arts and culture. O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at corp.comm@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.