Production Operator (Night shift)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturing company as a Production Operator on the night shift! This role is essential for ensuring that production meets safety, quality, and efficiency standards. You'll be involved in daily operations, performing inspections, and maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. Ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to safety and quality, and while no prior experience is required, a background in manufacturing is preferred. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values employee development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but a background in manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the production floor to meet safety and quality goals.
• Complete quality and production reports and maintain raw materials.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Quality Control

Production Line Management

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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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.
• Please note 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

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• 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

Benefits

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

Niagara Plant Name
ALABAMA