Injection Operator Lead

Niagara Bottling•Temple, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Operator Lead performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. Niagara primarily uses Husky equipment but also utilizes other OEMs. The role involves communicating with the previous shift about line challenges and opportunities, conducting safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance walkthroughs, and supporting Production Supervisors with end-of-shift production reports. Additionally, the Injection Operator Lead coaches, mentors, and trains injection team members, and is responsible for the overall preparation, set-up, starting, and running of injection equipment. Minor adjustments to equipment may be performed as directed, but no mechanical work is allowed without prior approval. The role requires accurate completion and updating of various logs and forms, recognition and reporting of unsafe conditions and actions, adherence to plant safety rules, and proper use of personal protective equipment. Performing visual and mechanical quality checks, maintaining general housekeeping, and understanding raw material identification (Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins) and safe grinding practices are also key responsibilities. The position requires the ability to work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision, perform relief duties, troubleshoot minor equipment issues, and collaborate with the maintenance team. A strong understanding of computer systems like Shotscope, Electirc80, and Ignition, as well as comprehension of line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput, is necessary. Clear and concise communication is essential, and regular, predictable attendance is a requirement. This role involves working 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and duties may change.

Requirements

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience in Position
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines
High School Diploma or GED
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.
Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision
Understanding of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, 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.

Nice To Haves

6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

Communicates with previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities of the injection lines to prepare for shift.
Conducts walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
Supports Production Supervisors with end of shift production reports.
Coaches, mentors and trains injection team members.
Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running of injection equipment.
Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed.
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.
Performs visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms.
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, Electirc80, 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.

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
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities