Injection Operator Lead - Nights

Niagara Bottling•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Injection Operator Lead performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations associated with PET and HDPE injection equipment and auxiliary equipment. The role oversees preparation, setup, startup, and operation of injection equipment, performs minor adjustments as directed, and helps ensure production meets safety and quality standards. Mechanical work must not be performed without prior approval. The lead communicates shift updates, completes production and quality documentation, coaches and trains team members, and supports production supervisors with end-of-shift reporting. The position also requires monitoring housekeeping, identifying raw materials and parts suitable for grinding and reintroduction, troubleshooting minor production issues, and collaborating with maintenance as needed. The role may work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required. The schedule is a rotating 2-2-3 night shift, with 12-hour shifts. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
Minimum 4 years of experience in the position.
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Nice To Haves

6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
6 years of experience working in the position.
6 years of experience managing people or projects.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Communicate with the previous shift about injection-line challenges and opportunities to prepare for the shift.
Conduct walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
Support Production Supervisors with end-of-shift production reports.
Coach, mentor, and train injection team members.
Prepare, set up, start, and operate injection equipment.
Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed; do not perform mechanical work without prior approval.
Accurately complete and update injection, destruction, and quality logs and forms.
Recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules, including safe lifting and machine-operation practices; use required personal protective equipment.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets standards.
Maintain housekeeping in production areas, including break rooms and rest rooms.
Identify Vpet, Rpet, and HDPE resins and identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Maintain company quality requirements, complete inspection sheets, and immediately recognize and report quality defects.
Work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required.
Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues and collaborate with the maintenance team as necessary.
Use computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, and Ignition.
Understand line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for 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 accident plans.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.