Production Operator - Night Shift

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Production Operator for the Night Shift to ensure the production floor runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards.

You will handle daily line operations, complete hourly production reports, and report defects. The role requires adherence to GMP/food safety, good housekeeping, and ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (day or night) on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line(s) to meet safety, quality, and throughput goals.
• Complete hourly quality and production reports; report defects promptly.
• Follow GMP and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintain housekeeping and manage raw material levels to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and perform relief duties as needed.

Skills

Owner mindset

Safety focus

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

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 if you want to join our team and help achieve our mission to provide the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

• 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 - Night Shift

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.
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 0 Years – Experience in Position
  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• 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
$18.19 - $24.56 / Hourly

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!

* 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.