Injection Operator

niagarawater; Indiana, Jeffersonville (PA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Niagara is seeking an Injection Operator to manage day-to-day injection equipment operations for PET and HDPE processes. The role includes setup, adjustments, and routine quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.

Candidates should have 2+ years of manufacturing experience, with the ability to work across multiple machinery and shifts. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with an Associate's degree preferred. Candidates will join a team committed to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field or manufacturing environment experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the target position.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, start and run injection equipment.
• Make minor adjustments to equipment with guidance.
• Complete and update logs and quality forms accurately.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE as required.
• Perform visual and mechanical quality checks for product quality.
• Maintain general housekeeping in production areas.
• Identify resin types and materials and reintroduce safe parts to the system.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Understand line flow to maximize throughput.
• Communicate issues clearly and promptly; adhere to shift schedule.

Skills

Field Experience

In-Position Experience

Operating Multiple Machines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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

Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and responsible for day-to-day operations associated 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, Electirc80, Ignition and others.
• Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize through put.
• 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 environment2 Years - Experience in PositionExperience operating multiple manufacturing machines

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications: 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years - Experience working in Position2 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

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 productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases 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

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:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

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