Production Operator (Seasonal - Nights)

Niagara Bottling; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

401(k) match

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mental wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking Team Members for the Production Operator (Seasonal - Nights) role. You will manage daily production line activities, ensure safety, quality, and throughput, and complete hourly production and quality reports.

The job requires adherence to GMP and food safety standards, strong housekeeping, and flexibility to work a 12‑hour, rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED; associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree
• Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment is desirable

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily activities of the production line, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput.
• Complete applicable quality and production reports hourly.
• Inspect products visually to prevent non-conforming goods.
• Report quality defects to shift leadership.
• Adhere to GMP and Food Safety standards and safety programs.
• Maintain housekeeping and manage materials to minimize downtime.
• Demonstrate ability to work in all areas and assist with minor line issues.

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. if you want to: 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 (Seasonal - Nights)

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
• Minimum Qualifications: 0 Years – Experience in Position
• Minimum Qualifications: 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
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years – Experience in Position
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years – Experience managing people/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 in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency

  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

  Typical Compensation Range

  Pay Rate Type: Hourly $20.51 - $28.95 / 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! https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

  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.