Production Operator

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Operator to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for managing daily operations on the production floor, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to maintaining high production throughput. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for those looking to build a career in manufacturing. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and respect for all employees.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but 2 years preferred in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage daily production line activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met.
• Complete quality and production reports hourly.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Position: 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 requirements.

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 physical and visual inspections to prevent non-conforming goods; report defects to team members and leadership.
• Follow safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations diligently.
• Adhere to Niagara’s GMP and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all production 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 2-2-3 schedule or as required by production needs.
• Please note this job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time without notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 0 years of experience in manufacturing or related fields; experience in the position or managing people/projects is not required.

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

• Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of experience in manufacturing, the position, or managing people/projects.

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

Core Competencies

This position aligns with Niagara’s LIFE competency model, emphasizing:

• Lead Like an Owner: prioritize safety, respect others, resolve customer issues, and honor commitments.
• InnovACT: recommend improvements, adapt to changes, increase efficiency.
• Find a Way: develop technical knowledge, understand interdepartmental impacts, seek solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: pursue growth, communicate effectively, manage expectations.

Education

• Minimum: 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: LANCASTER