Production Operator - Nights; Seasonal

Production Operator – Nights (Seasonal)
Overview

This seasonal production operator 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.

• 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.

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.

• Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience in position.
• Experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education).

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

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Make safety the number one priority.
  • Keep alert for safety issues and escalates immediately.
  • Effectively prioritize tasks based on department goals.
  • Show respect to others and confront interpersonal issues directly.
  • Prioritize resolution of customer issues effectively and respond promptly to internal and external customers.
• InnovACT
  • Make recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
  • Demonstrate adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances.
  • Increase performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way
  • Seek to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
  • Understand interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
  • Seek solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently look for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.
  • Communicate clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
  • Communicate effectively to manage expectations.

• Minimum required:
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  Associate’s Degree.

• None Required.

• None Required.

Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• 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…