Injection Operator

Injection Operator 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. Overview 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 equipment, but also other OEMs. 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. Responsibilities 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 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. Identify differences between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins, and parts that are safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system. Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; 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 maintenance team as necessary. Understand computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition, and others. Comprehend line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput. Communicate issues clearly and concisely. Ensure regular and predictable attendance. Work 12‑hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule. Note: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities. Duties may change at any time with or without prior notice. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment. Minimum 2 years of experience in a position involving operation of multiple manufacturing machines. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education. Preferred 4 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment. Preferred 4 years of experience in a position involving operation of multiple manufacturing machines. Preferred 2 years of experience managing people or projects. Preferred experience may include a combination of work experience and education. Competencies Lead Like an Owner: makes safety the number one priority, keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately, 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 itself through growth and development opportunities; communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across; communicates effectively to manage expectations. Education Minimum required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Associate's Degree. Certification / License Required: None. Preferred: None. Foreign Language Required: None. Preferred: None. Benefits 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 protection including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan. Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr