Injection Operator

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers with 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.
• Build a satisfying career.

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

The Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations of PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. (Niagara primarily purchases Husky equipment, among others).

• Prepare, set up, start, and run injection equipment.
• Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed, with no mechanical work without prior approval.
• Accurately complete and update logs and forms such as injection preform and cap logs, destruction logs, and quality forms.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, follow safety rules, and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Conduct visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain housekeeping in all production areas.
• Define differences between Vpet, Rpet, & HDPE resins and identify safe parts for grinding and reintroduction.
• Meet quality requirements and report defects immediately.
• Work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when needed.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and collaborate with maintenance.
• Understand computer systems such as Shotscope, Electric
  80, Ignition, etc.
• Understand line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
• Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a related manufacturing environment and position.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in a similar environment and position.
• 2 years managing people or projects.

Focus on safety, continuous improvement, technical knowledge, and growth. Demonstrate leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, and effective communication.

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

None required or preferred.

None required or preferred.

* Los Angeles County applicants only:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

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