Injection Operator

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC in Alabama is seeking an Injection Operator to join our team. The role involves operating injection equipment, quality checks, and ensuring safety standards.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, strong operational skills, and a commitment to safety. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 Years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up injection equipment.
• Perform visual and mechanical quality checks.
• Communicate issues clearly and concisely.

Skills

Injection processes knowledge

Safety adherence

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Injection equipment

Computer systems (Shotscope, Electirc80)

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 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).

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 pre‑form 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 break rooms and rest rooms.
• Raw materials: Define the difference between V‑PET, R‑PET & HDPE resins; identify parts safe for grinding and re‑introduction 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, Electirc80, 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 Years – Experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in position
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 Years – Experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience working in position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people or projects

Competencies

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 oneself 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
• Preferred: None

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family.

• 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, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements
• Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

Location

ALABAMA

EEO Statement

Los Angeles County applicants only. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.