Production Operator-3

Niagara Bottling; Delano, Bakersfield (CA, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Team Members for the Production Operator role. This position is crucial for maintaining safety and quality standards on the production floor while ensuring efficient operations. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, working alongside great people, and have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. With competitive compensation and benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in a thriving company. If you're ready to join a team that values safety and quality, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met.
• Complete quality and production reports accurately.
• Maintain raw material levels to minimize downtime.

Skills

Safety prioritization

Continuous improvement

Adaptability

Technical learning

Customer focus

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 with 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.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

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

Production Operator-3

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 standards of safety, quality, and throughput.
• Accurately completes applicable quality and production reports hourly. Performs physical and visual inspection of product 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 areas of production and other areas as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate levels of raw materials to minimize production downtime.
• Works in all assigned areas of production, troubleshoots minor issues, and performs relief duties when required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or as dictated by production demand.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree

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

Experience in a manufacturing environment and managing people/projects is preferred but not required for the minimum qualifications.

Competencies

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

• Lead Like an Owner: Safety prioritization, respect, customer focus.
• InnovACT: Continuous improvement, adaptability, efficiency.
• Find a Way: Technical learning, interdepartmental understanding, solutions-oriented.
• Empowered to be Great: Growth, clear communication, expectation management.

Education & Certification

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License: Not required

Language Requirements

None required or preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay range: $19.53 - $26.36

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

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