Injection Operator (Night Shift) -Elsmere, KY-

niagarawater; Cincinnati, Elsmere (OH, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara is seeking a focused Injection Operator for night shift at our Elsmere, KY site. You will operate and monitor PET/HDPE injection equipment, complete logs, and ensure quality while adhering to safety standards.

Candidates should have 2+ years in manufacturing, strong problem solving, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Training provided on proprietary systems and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing or field environment.
• Experience operating multiple production machines is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and run injection equipment on night shift.
• Perform minor adjustments and log production data accurately.
• Conduct quality checks and report defects immediately.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe work practices in all areas.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's 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.

Injection Operator (Night Shift) - Elsmere, KY-

Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and responsible for day-to-day operations associated 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 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

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

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 Required

Preferred: None Required

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family: Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limi