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 here, 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.

　　Injection Operator

　　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 through put.

　　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.

　　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:

　　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

　　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

　　$21.76 - $29.38 / Hourly

　　Benefits

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

　　Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

　　Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

　　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.