Production Operator

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a Production Operator for their Hamburg plant. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in manufacturing. Join a team focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the production line ensuring safety and quality.
• Complete hourly quality and production reports.
• Maintain cleanliness in production areas.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Production Operator

This position is responsible for the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring the shift meets safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all legal and food safety standards.

Essential Functions

• Manage daily activities of the production line(s), ensuring product safety, quality, and throughput standards are met.
• Complete quality and production reports hourly; perform visual inspections to prevent non-conforming goods; report defects promptly.
• Follow all safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Adhere to Niagara’s GMP and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness in all production areas and other assigned areas.
• Ensure adequate raw materials are available to minimize downtime.
• Work in all assigned production areas, troubleshoot minor issues, and perform relief duties as needed.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating schedule or as needed.
• Note: This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change without notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0 Years – Experience in manufacturing or similar environment
  • 0 Years – Experience in this position
  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years – Experience in manufacturing or similar environment
  • 2 Years – Experience in this position
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Core Competencies

This role embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Prioritize safety above all
  • Identify and escalate safety issues immediately
  • Prioritize tasks based on department goals
  • Respect others and address interpersonal issues directly
  • Resolve customer issues effectively
  • Respond promptly and honor commitments
• InnovACT
  • Recommend improvements to policies, methods, and products
  • React adaptively to unexpected changes
  • Enhance performance through efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Develop technical knowledge by learning from others
  • Understand interdepartmental impacts of decisions
  • Seek solutions rather than blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Seek growth and development opportunities
  • Communicate clearly and promptly at all levels
  • Manage expectations effectively

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

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Niagara Plant Name
HAMBURG