Injection Operator Nights

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.

Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations associated with 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.
• Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed. No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
• Accurately complete and update information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations. 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 and identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
• Accurately fill out inspection sheets based on overall production quality and immediately report all quality defects.
• Work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required.
• Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with the maintenance team as necessary.
• Use 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.
• 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.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years – Experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 2 Years – Experience in a position.
  • Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 4 Years – Experience working in the position.
  • 2 Years – 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.
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
  • 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.
• Preferred:
  None.

Regular full‑time team members are…