Injection Lead Operator — Night Shift & Mentorship

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Dental and Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking an Injection Operator Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of PET and HDPE injection equipment. The role requires coordinating with the previous and next shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met.

You will mentor the injection team and manage setup, operation, and minor adjustments under supervision. The position demands attention to logs, quality checks, and adherence to safety protocols, with a rotating 2-2-3 night schedule on site in

Qualifications

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 Years – Experience in Position.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with the previous shift regarding injection line challenges and opportunities.
• Conducts shift walkthroughs to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality.
• Supports production supervisors with end-of-shift production reports.
• Coaches, mentors, and trains injection team members.
• Responsible for preparation, setup, starting and running of injection equipment.
• Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed.
• Complete and update inspection logs and quality forms.
• Identify unsafe conditions and follow plant safety rules.
• Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure standards.
• Maintain housekeeping in all production areas.
• Differentiate between VPET, RPET, and HDPE resins.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team coaching

Production troubleshooting

Shift communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Husky injection machines

Shotscope

Electric80

Ignition system

Job description

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking an Injection Operator Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of PET and HDPE injection equipment. The role requires coordinating with the previous and next shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met.

You will mentor the injection team and manage setup, operation, and minor adjustments under supervision. The position demands attention to logs, quality checks, and adherence to safety protocols, with a rotating 2-2-3 night schedule on site in