Injection Operator

Team Member Overview

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.

• 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 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).

• 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, Electirc
  80, 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.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  2 Years experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment; 2 Years experience in Position;
  Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  4 Years experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment; 4 Years experience working in Position; 2 Years experience managing people/projects.

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

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

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred: N/A