Injection Operator Night Shift 7pm-7am on 2-2-3 Schedule

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Elko New Market (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Team Members for the Injection Operator role. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you can make a real impact. As part of the team, you will be responsible for operating injection equipment, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. If you are looking for a career with growth potential and the chance to build lasting relationships, this role is perfect for you. Join us in providing the highest quality bottled water while developing your skills and advancing your career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment, operating multiple machines.
• Ability to perform quality checks and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection equipment, ensuring quality production.
• Perform minor adjustments and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Injection Processes

Quality Control

Safety Awareness

Machine Operation

Troubleshooting

Computer Systems Understanding

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 the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want:

• To work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• To develop lasting relationships with great people.
• To have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

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

Injection Operator Night Shift 7pm-7am on 2-2-3 Schedule

The Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations associated with PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. *(Niagara primarily purchases 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.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including break rooms and restrooms.
• 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 fill 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, Electric80, Ignition, and others.
• Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in Position
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience working in Position
• 2 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 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

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate: Hourly $21.91 - $29.03

Benefits

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

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Niagara Plant Name: MINNEAPOLIS