Injection Operator

About the Role

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality and most affordable bottled water. You’ll work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, develop lasting relationships, and build a satisfying career. Competitive compensation and benefits packages are available.

• Prepare, set‑up, start, and run injection equipment.
• Perform minor adjustments to the equipment as directed; no mechanical work without prior approval.
• Accurately complete and update information forms and logs (Injection preform/cap daily log, destruction logs, quality forms).
• Recognize unsafe conditions, follow plant safety rules, and use personal protective equipment where required.
• Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including break rooms and rest rooms.
• Define the difference between VPET, RPET & HDPE resins; identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction into the resin system.
• Maintain quality requirements; accurately fill out inspection sheets based on overall production quality.
• Recognize 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 and collaborate with the maintenance team.
• Understand computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc
  80, Ignition, and others; comprehend 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.

• Minimum: 2 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment, 2 years experience in a similar position, operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Preferred: 4 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment, 4 years experience working in a similar position, 2 years experience managing people or projects.

• Lead Like an Owner – make safety the number one priority, keep alert for safety issues, and prioritize tasks based on department goals.
• InnovACT – recommend continuous improvement on policies, methods, procedures, and products.
• Find a Way – seek to develop technical knowledge, understand interdepartmental impact, and seek solutions rather than blame.
• Empowered to be Great – communicate clearly, manage expectations, and consistently seek self‑improvement.

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• 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.
• Mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions.
• Family building benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy, doula reimbursements).
• Income protection (life, AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident plan).
• Special discount programs (pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking).
• Tuition reimbursement and college savings plan.
• Additional benefits: expanded mental wellbeing benefits, educational reimbursement, ongoing training, career advancement opportunities.

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, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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.