Manufacturing Intern - Lancaster

Niagara Bottling; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Lancaster is seeking a Manufacturing Intern for a 10–12 week summer program. Interns work in a fast-paced, innovative environment, rotating through multiple manufacturing areas and supporting project work aimed at continuous improvement.

You will gain hands-on experience with production methods, machines, and processes, attend department meetings, and present outcomes to leadership. Minimum requirement is being a current junior or rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree,

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate Junior or rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
• 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 0 Years – Experience in Position.
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple areas of the manufacturing plant to gain an overall understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Provide support to plant team members to gain hands on experience with production methods, machines, and processes.
• Assist with research on new and existing projects and support major decision making.
• Receive intellectual and creative opportunities to tackle a problem and develop proposed solutions.
• Attend department meetings and action plan based on feedback.
• Learn to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Create a presentation on internship experience, projects, and outcomes and present to department leadership.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (pursuing)

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.

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

Manufacturing Intern - Lancaster

Interns spend the summer working directly on high impact projects within one of our manufacturing departments. Interns work in a fast‑paced, innovative environment where they will be asked to be a key part of our operations. During this 10‑12 week internship, participants are encouraged to think outside the box and use a continuous improvement mindset to approach projects and come up with solutions. Interns gain hands on experience in work related to their field of study.

Essential Functions

• Rotate through multiple areas of the manufacturing plant to gain an overall understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Provide support to plant team members to gain hands on experience with production methods, machines, and processes.
• Assist with research on new and existing projects and support major decision making.
• Receive intellectual and creative opportunities to tackle a problem and develop proposed solutions.
• Attend department meetings and action plan based on feedback.
• Learn to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Create a presentation on internship experience, projects, and outcomes and present to department leadership.

Qualifications

• 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 Years – Experience in Position
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 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: Current Junior/Rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Required: N/A Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

Required: None Preferred: None

Benefits

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• 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

Location and Fair Chance

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.

Recruitment & Hiring Policy

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Company Background

Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.