Production Operator-Seasonal

Niagara Bottling; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Niagara Bottling LLC is seeking a Production Operator (Seasonal) to manage day‑to‑day operations on the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput goals are met.

Responsibilities include running the production line, completing hourly reports, inspecting product for defects, and adhering to GMP and food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0 years experience in manufacturing or similar field; 2 years preferred.
• Experience managing people or projects is optional per prior work/education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production line activities and ensure safety, quality, and throughput standards.
• Complete quality and production reports hourly with accuracy.
• Inspect product visually and physically to prevent non-conforming goods.
• Report quality defects to shift leadership and follow GMP practices.

Skills

Safety focus

Quality control

Production line

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Production Operator (Seasonal) to manage the day‑to‑day operations of our production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput goals are met.

Location

• Los Angeles County, CA
• Seasonal positions may have variable shift schedules

Essential Functions

• Responsible for daily activities of the production line(s) and ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s safety, quality, and throughput standards.
• Accurately complete applicable quality and production reports hourly.
• Physically and visually inspect product to prevent non‑conforming goods.
• Report all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Adhere to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Abide by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production and additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Maintain appropriate level of raw materials to ensure minimal downtime.
• Demonstrate the aptitude and skill to work in all assigned areas, troubleshoot minor production line issues, and perform relief duties when required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; the position requires 12‑hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule or as dictated by production demand.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 0 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum: 0 years experience in the position.
• Minimum: 0 years experience managing people or projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education).
• Preferred: 2 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: 2 years experience in the position.
• Preferred: 2 years experience managing people or projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education).

Competencies

• 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; 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time team members and a limited package for part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, including virtual care options.
• Dental and 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 protection, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities.

EEO Statement

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.