Injection Operator

Niagara Bottling•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

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. Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963 and is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless! Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. 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
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.
Be able to define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins.
Ability to identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
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.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Nice To Haves

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

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, 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

Competitive compensation and benefits packages
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