Injection Operator

Niagara Bottling • Kansas City, MO

120d

About The Position

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. Consider applying here, if you want to: 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. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. The 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.

Requirements

• 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years - Experience in Position
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines

Nice To Haves

• 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years - Experience working in Position
• 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running 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, Electric80, Ignition and others.
• Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED