Production Operator

Niagara Bottling; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bottled water production is seeking a Production Operator to join their dynamic team in Pittsburgh. The role is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and commitment to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate problem-solving skills and be prepared for 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in assigned production areas and troubleshoot issues.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily operations of production meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Perform inspections and maintain quality reports.
• Maintain raw material levels to minimize downtime.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

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.

Consider applying here if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Build a satisfying career.

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

Production Operator

This position is responsible for the 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 safety, quality, and throughput standards.
• Accurately completes applicable quality and production reports hourly. Conducts physical and visual inspections of products to prevent non-conforming goods. Reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Adheres to the highest standards of safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Follows Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintains general housekeeping in all production areas and additional areas as assigned by plant leadership.
• Maintains appropriate levels of raw materials to ensure minimal downtime of production lines.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in all assigned production areas, troubleshoot minor issues, and perform relief duties when needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or as dictated by production demand.
• Please note this job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 Years – Experience in a manufacturing environment
• 0 Years – Experience in this position
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years – Experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in this position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

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

Competencies

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

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritizes safety, respects others, and responds promptly to customer issues.
• InnovACT: Recommends improvements, reacts adaptively, and increases performance.
• Find a Way: Develops technical knowledge, understands interdepartmental impacts, and seeks solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursues growth, communicates effectively, and manages 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
• Preferred: None

Benefits

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

*Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

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