Injection/Production Operator - Nights (Seasonal)

Injection/Production Operator – Nights (Seasonal) Our mission is to provide customers with the highest quality, most affordable bottled water. Join our team of enthusiastic professionals on a 2‑2‑3 rotation schedule, day or night, and help keep our production lines running smoothly. Schedule: 2‑2‑3 rotation on days and nights. Pay: Starting at $22.50 ($21.50 base with $1 night‑shift premium). Season: Approximately 4/1/26 – 10/1/26. No guarantee of a position after the season ends; contingent on availability and performance. Essential Functions 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 pre‑form 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 break rooms and rest rooms. Raw materials: Define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins. Identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system. Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately fill out inspection sheets. 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 in all areas 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. Have regular and predictable attendance. Work 12‑hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 2 Years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment 2 Years experience in the position Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines 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. Competencies 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 escalate immediately Effectively prioritize tasks based on department goals Show respect to others and confront interpersonal issues directly Prioritize resolution of customer issues effectively Respond promptly and honor 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 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 Education Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Associate's Degree Certification/License Required: N/A Preferred: N/A Foreign Language Required: None Preferred: None Benefits Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family. 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 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 And more! 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 for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws. Niagara Plant Name MESA #J-18808-Ljbffr Niagara Bottling, LLC