Production Operator; Line

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide customers 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 (Line
4) – Dallas, TX

• Responsible for overall maintenance of a production line, including starting and stopping all equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, injection, etc.) as applicable.
• Perform minor adjustments to production equipment as directed; no mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
• Accurately complete and update information forms and logs such as Machine Report, Quality Report, Downtime Report, and Carton Top Load Report.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, following plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations. Personal protective equipment is to be used where required.
• Maintain housekeeping in all areas of production, including break rooms and rest rooms; bale plastic, cardboard and contaminated bottles when needed; grind bottles when needed.
• Keep raw materials (bottle caps, labels, cartons, trays, pallet wraps, pallet glue, slip sheets, etc.) in adequate amounts to ensure continuous smooth running of equipment.
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately fill out hourly inspection sheets based on overall production quality and report all quality defects immediately.
• Work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
• Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance as necessary.
• Understand computer systems such as Oracle/MES or current order management systems.
• Understand line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
• Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work 12‑hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule.
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities; duties may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 2 Years of experience in a similar position.
  • 0 Years of experience managing people/projects.
  • Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 4 Years of experience in a similar position.
  • 2 Years of experience managing people/projects.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

• 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.
• Innov
  
  ACT:
  • 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.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  • Associate's Degree.

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred: N/A

• Required:
  
  None Required
• Preferred:
  None Required

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