Injection Operator- Nights

Niagara Bottling; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling seeks an Injection Operator for their Gahanna, Ohio location. The role is crucial for day-to-day operations involving injection processes for PET and HDPE materials. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing and operating machines. This position works 12-hour rotating shifts. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Ability to perform visual and mechanical quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and operate injection equipment.
• Perform minor adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Complete logs and quality forms.

Skills

Injection process knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Shotscope

Electric80

Ignition

Job description

Overview

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.

Why Work With Us?

• 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.

Position

Injection Operator – Nights

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

• Responsible for overall preparation, set‑up, starting and running injection equipment.
• Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed; no mechanical work without prior approval.
• Accurately complete and update forms and logs such as injection preform, cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations; use PPE where required.
• Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all production areas, including break rooms and rest rooms.
• Identify the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins and parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
• Accurately fill inspection sheets based on overall production quality; recognize and report all quality defects immediately.
• Work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; provide relief duties when required.
• Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues and collaborate with maintenance as necessary.
• Use computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition and others.
• Understand line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
• Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work 12‑hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule.

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 may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 2 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 4 years of experience in a similar position.
  • 2 years of experience managing people or projects.

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner: Makes safety the number one priority, keeps alert for safety issues, prioritizes tasks, shows respect, confronts interpersonal issues, prioritizes customer resolution, responds promptly, honors commitments.
• InnovACT: Makes recommendations to improve processes, adapts to changes, increases performance.
• Find a Way: Seeks technical knowledge, understands interdepartmental impact, seeks solutions rather than blame.
• Empowered to be Great: Seeks self improvement, communicates clearly and promptly up, down and across, manages expectations.

Education

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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, including virtual care options.
• Dental and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental well‑being 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, 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.

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 applicable local and state laws.

Niagara Plant Name: COLUMBUS