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Injection Operator

Job in Elsmere, Kenton County, Kentucky, USA
Listing for: Niagara Bottling
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Consider Applying Here, If You Want To

  • Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
  • Develop lasting relationships with great people.
  • Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Injection Operator

Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible day-to-day operations associated with an array of PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. Niagara purchases primarily Husky, but also other OEMs.

Essential Functions
  • Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running injection equipment.
  • Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed. No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
  • Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms.
  • Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations. Personal protective equipment is to be used where required.
  • Performs visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
  • Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms.
  • Raw materials:
    Be able to define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins. Ability to identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
  • Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out inspection sheets based on overall production quality. Responsible for recognizing and reporting all quality defects immediately.
  • Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.
  • Understanding of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electric
    80, Ignition and others.
  • Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
  • Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications
  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years – Experience in Position
  • Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines
  • Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

Education

  • Minimum

    Required:

    High School Diploma or GED
  • Preferred:
    Associate's Degree

Certification/License

  • Required:

    N/A
  • Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

  • Required:

    None Required
  • Preferred:
    None Required
Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

  • Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
  • Paid parental and caregiver leaves
  • Medical, including virtual care options
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health Savings Account with company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
  • Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
  • Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
  • Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
  • Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
  • And more!

Los Angeles County applicants only:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Niagara Plant Name

CINCINNATI

EEO statements and employment notices are provided as required by law. Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC are expected to submit résumés to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or through the career site as applicable.

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