Production Operator II

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation! As a Production Operator I, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining production lines and ensuring quality standards. This position offers you the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. With opportunities for career growth and development, you can build a satisfying career while working alongside great people. If you're ready to embrace challenges and make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of production line and perform minor equipment adjustments.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met during production.

Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Oracle/MES

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:

1. To work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
2. To develop lasting relationships with great people.
3. To have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

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

Production Operator I

Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of production processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations associated with the production lines.

Essential Functions

1. Maintain the overall operation of a production line, including starting and stopping all equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, injection, etc.) as applicable.
2. Perform minor adjustments to production equipment as directed. No mechanical work without prior approval.
3. Accurately complete and update information forms and logs such as Machine Report, Quality Report, Downtime Report, and Carton Top Load Report.
4. Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations. Use personal protective equipment where required.
5. Maintain general housekeeping in all production areas, including break rooms and rest rooms. Bale plastic, cardboard, and contaminated bottles when needed; grind bottles when needed.
6. Keep raw materials such as bottle caps, labels, cartons, trays, wraps, pallet glue, slip sheets, etc., in adequate amounts to ensure continuous operation.
7. Maintain quality standards according to company standards; fill out hourly inspection sheets based on overall production quality. Report all quality defects immediately.
8. Work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
9. Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues and collaborate with maintenance as necessary.
10. Understand computer systems such as Oracle/MES or current order management system.
11. Understand line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
12. Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
13. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
14. Work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
15. This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 years experience in the position.
• No experience managing people/projects required.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years experience in the position.
• 2 years managing people/projects.

Competencies

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

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritize safety, respect others, resolve customer issues, and honor commitments.
• InnovACT: Recommend improvements, adapt to changes, and increase performance.
• Find a Way: Develop technical knowledge, understand interdepartmental impact, seek solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Seek growth, communicate effectively, 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
• Preferred: None

Benefits

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

Note: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. Employment agencies submitting resumes agree that resumes become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, and understand the terms regarding placement fees.

Niagara Plant Name

MISSISSIPPI