Injection Operator Lead

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Hazleton, Hazle Township (Luzerne County, PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular full-time benefits package

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking an Injection Operator Lead to manage day-to-day operations of PET and HDPE injection lines. You will supervise setup, start-up, and running of injection equipment, while coaching the team for safety and quality compliance.

The role requires troubleshooting of minor equipment issues, accurate logging, and cross-shift communication to optimize throughput and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 Years – Experience in Position.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift handoffs and communicate challenges to prepare for the next shift.
• Conduct walkthroughs to verify safety, housekeeping and quality compliance.
• Coach, mentor and train injection team members; supervise setup and run of injection equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machinery operation

Shift work

Education

High School/GED

Associate degree

Tools

Shotscope

Electirc80

Ignition

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 Lead

Injection Operator Lead performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes. 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

Communicates with previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities of the injection lines to prepare for shift. Conducts walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance. Supports Production Supervisors with end of shift production reports. Coaches, mentors and trains injection team members. Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running of 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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience working in Position
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

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 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

Preferred: None

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more! https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.