Quality Inspector

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Company Description

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 Lapel plant is a great location because you can experience the strong sense of community found in a small Midwestern town, while being less than an hour from Indianapolis and having access to everything that a major city has to offer.

Job Description

The Quality Inspector determines the quality of ware by inspecting bottles on lehr and light stations, making lehr cavity checks, processes limit samples through electronic FPX equipment. Performs tests such as (but not limited to) annealing, tin, bearing surface and scratch tests; keeps flow of ware going through lines.

The Quality Inspector will:

  • Assures proper operation of automatic inspection equipment. Makes minor (cleaning, visual inspection, etc.) adjustments when necessary.
  • Prepares quality reports; informs Shift Foreman and Forming Department the defects found or occurring in glass.
  • Responsible for culletting (CID) or dumping ware when critical defects are found. Saves the defect samples and shares information with Forming Department for correction.
  • Reviews job cards (5up’s, customer complaints, etc.), limit samples, cavity reports to become knowledgeable of the quality requirements of the jobs for which the employee is to be responsible.
  • Complete at least 1 HAZ-ID/month, and monthly Skillsoft assignment.

The Quality Inspector should have:

  • Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime, as required.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Be highly safety conscious.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred 

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position is $29.19

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.

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Where is the Quality Inspector position at o-i located?
This Quality Inspector role at o-i is based in IN, Lapel, Lapel, IN, United States, us. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quality Inspector role at o-i full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Quality Inspector role in the Operations department at o-i.
Which team or department does the Quality Inspector at o-i belong to?
This Quality Inspector position is part of the Operations department at o-i. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Quality Inspector job at o-i posted?
This Quality Inspector position at o-i was posted on Jun 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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