Production Operator - Injection

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Hazleton, Hazle Township (Luzerne County, PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is hiring a Production Operator – Injection to join our team in Hazleton, PA. The role requires operating and setting up injection equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining logs. You will work 12-hour rotating shifts and contribute to safety and process efficiency.

Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, with 2 years in manufacturing and experience on multiple machines. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree.
• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment. 2 Years – Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection equipment for PET and HDPE production.
• Make minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed.
• Record and update logs and quality forms.
• Identify unsafe conditions and follow safety rules.
• Perform quality checks and maintain housekeeping in production areas.
• Recognize quality defects and report immediately.
• Work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues with maintenance as needed.

Skills

Injection processes

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Log forms & logs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Shotscope

Electirc80

Ignition

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.

Production Operator – Injection

Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and responsible for day‑to‑day operations associated an array of PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. (Niagara purchases primarily Husky, but also other OEMs).

Essential Functions

• Responsible for overall preparation, set‑up, starting and running injection equipment.
• Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed.
• No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
• Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations.
• Personal protective equipment is to be used where required.
• Performs visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
• Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms.
• Raw materials: Be able to define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins.
• Ability to identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out inspection sheets based on overall production quality.
• Responsible for recognizing and reporting all quality defects immediately.
• Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.
• Understanding of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition and others.
• Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 Years – Experience in Position Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines. *experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 Years – Experience working 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. 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.
• 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.

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

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family: Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• 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!

Other Information

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 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.