Injection/Production Operator - Days

niagarawater; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

Niagara Water is seeking an Injection/Production Operator for day shifts in Mesa, AZ. Starting pay is $21.50/hour with a 2-2-3 day rotation. You will prep, set-up and run injection equipment, log data, perform quality checks, and maintain a safe, clean production area.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting minor equipment issues, understanding resin types, and collaborating with maintenance. Must meet HS diploma or GED, with preferred Associate's degree and 2+ years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 2 years in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 years in the position.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Preferred: 4 years in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years in the position.
• 2 years in managing people/projects.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety first

Equipment troubleshooting

Quality focus

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/Production Operator - Days

Pay: Starting at $21.50/hr

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotation on days

• 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, i