Production Operator

Niagara Bottling; Las Vegas, North Las Vegas (NV, NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking Production Operator candidates to run the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. The role requires strict adherence to GMP and food safety standards while maintaining smooth operations and timely reporting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred associates degree. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree.
• 0–2 years experience in field/manufacturing environment (entry level).

Responsibilities

• Operate daily production floor activities ensuring safety, quality, and throughput.
• Accurately complete quality and production reports hourly.
• Visually inspect products to prevent non-conforming goods.
• Report defects to shift leadership and take corrective action when needed.
• Follow GMP and food safety standards and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Safety-first culture

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

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.

Production Operator

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

Essential Functions

• Responsible for daily activities of the production line(s), ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
• Accurately completes applicable quality and production reports hourly.
• Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods.
• Correctly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Maintains appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal downtime.
• Demonstrates the aptitude and skill to work in all assigned areas of production; troubleshoots minor production line issues and performs relief duties when required.
• 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 or schedule as dictated by production demand.

Qualifications Minimum 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 in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• 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

Typical Compensation Range Pay Rate Type

Hourly $19.10 - $25.79 / Hourly Benefits Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Benefits

• 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

* *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.

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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.

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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.

With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

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.

We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

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.