Injection Operator Lead

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Hazle Township, Town of Clarkstown (PA, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Injection Operator Lead to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll oversee the operation of injection equipment, ensuring high-quality production while adhering to safety standards. You'll have the chance to make an impact in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of bottled water production. If you're looking for a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Benefits Packages

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with experience in injection processes.
• Ability to perform quality checks and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain injection equipment, ensuring production quality.
• Perform quality checks and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.

Skills

Injection Processes

Quality Control

Safety Practices

Troubleshooting

Computer Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Injection Equipment

Shotscope

Electric80

Ignition

Job description

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:

1. Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
2. Develop lasting relationships with great people.
3. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

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

Injection Operator Lead

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

1. Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting, and running injection equipment.
2. Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed. No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
3. Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs, and quality forms.
4. 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.
5. Performs visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
6. Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including break rooms and restrooms.
7. Be able to define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins and identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
8. Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately fill out inspection sheets based on overall production quality. Responsible for recognizing and reporting all quality defects immediately.
9. Work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
10. Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues and collaborate with maintenance as necessary.
11. Understand computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition, and others.
12. Understand line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
13. Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
14. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
15. Work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field.
• 2 years of experience in the specific position.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field.
• 4 years of experience working in the position.
• 2 years managing people or projects.

Core Competencies

This role embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritize safety, respect others, resolve customer issues, and meet commitments.
• InnovACT: Recommend improvements, adapt to changes, and enhance performance.
• Find a Way: Develop technical knowledge, understand interdepartmental impacts, and seek solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursue growth, communicate effectively, and manage expectations.

Education

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

Certifications/Licenses

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Languages

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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

Note: Any agency or individual submitting resumes agrees that Niagara Bottling, LLC may use those resumes at its discretion without fee.

Niagara Plant Name

HAZLETON