Injection Operator — 12-Hour Shift, Quality & Growth

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking an Injection Operator to join our production team. The role involves preparing, setting up, and running injection equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining logs.

The position requires the ability to work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision and to operate on a 12-hour day/night rotating schedule. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and experience operating multiple machines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years experience in position.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• 4 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment (preferred).
• 4 years experience working in position (preferred).
• 2 years experience managing people/projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, start and run injection equipment.
• Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment with prior approval.
• Accurately complete and update logs and forms (e.g., injection preform/cap logs, destruction logs, quality forms).
• Recognize unsafe conditions and follow plant safety rules including PPE usage.
• Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets standards.
• Maintain housekeeping in all production areas and rest rooms.
• Define resin types (V PET, RPET, HDPE) and identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to resin system.
• Fill inspection sheets and report quality defects accurately.
• Work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
• Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Understand computer systems such as Shotscope, Electric80, Ignition.
• Understand line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
• Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Work 12-hour shifts day or night on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

Skills

Injection operation

Equipment operation

Multiple machines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking an Injection Operator to join our production team. The role involves preparing, setting up, and running injection equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining logs.

The position requires the ability to work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision and to operate on a 12-hour day/night rotating schedule. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and experience operating multiple machines.