Injection Operator- Day Shift

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.

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

Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for 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).

• 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.
• 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. Identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately fill out inspection sheets based on overall production quality. Recognize and report all quality defects immediately.
• Work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
• Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.
• Understand computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc
  80, Ignition and others.
• Comprehend line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
• Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• 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.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 2 years experience in a position of similar responsibility.
  • Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 4 years experience working in a similar position.
  • 2 years experience managing people/projects.

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority.
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately.
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals.
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly.
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively.
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances.
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  • Associate’s Degree.