Injection Operator - Nights

Niagara Bottling; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off for holidays and sick/v

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mental wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking an Injection Operator for night shifts to manage an array of PET and HDPE injection equipment. The role involves setup, running lines, quality checks, and logging production data in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will work with maintenance teams to troubleshoot minor equipment issues while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards across the facility. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 2+ years in a similar manufacturing setting preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 2 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up PET/HDPE injection equipment and logs.
• Perform quality checks and update logs daily.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance in production areas.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Communicate issues clearly to supervisors and team members.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality inspection

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Shotscope

Electrical80

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. Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Injection Operator - Nights

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). 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.

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 Preferred: None

Benefits

• 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

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.

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.