Injection Operator

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.

• Responsible for overall preparation, set‑up, starting and running injection equipment.
• Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed; no mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
• Accurately complete and update information forms and logs such as Injection pre‑form 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 required where appropriate.
• Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including break rooms and rest rooms.
• Identify the difference between VPET, RPET & HDPE resins and parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
• Accurately fill out inspection sheets based on overall production quality 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.
• Have working knowledge of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc
  80, Ignition and others.
• Understand line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
• Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work 12‑hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule.
• Note:
  
  This job description is not exhaustive. 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 similar position.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 Years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 Years experience in a similar position.
• 2 Years experience managing people/projects.

• 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 by 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 oneself 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.

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred: N/A

• Required:
  
  None required.
• Preferred:
  None required.

Pay Rate Type:
Hourly – $22.45 to $29.75 per hour.

• 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 – enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection – life,…