Injection Operator

Niagara Bottling•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Injection Operator performs tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operation of PET and HDPE injection equipment and auxiliary equipment. The role includes preparing, setting up, starting, and running injection equipment; carrying out minor adjustments as directed; completing production and quality records; and ensuring that production meets company quality standards. Mechanical work may not be performed without prior approval. The operator works across production areas with minimal supervision, provides relief duties when required, troubleshoots minor equipment issues, and collaborates with maintenance as needed. The position requires understanding line flow and manufacturing processes, communicating issues clearly, and maintaining regular, predictable attendance. The schedule is 12-hour shifts, days or nights, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 2 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, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Ability to perform minor equipment adjustments and troubleshoot minor production equipment issues.
Ability to complete production and quality records accurately and recognize and report quality defects.
Ability to understand line flow, manufacturing processes, and differences among Vpet, Rpet, and HDPE resins.
Ability to communicate clearly and work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 4 years of experience working in the position.
At least 2 years of experience managing people or projects.
Associate's degree.
Familiarity with computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, and Ignition.

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, start, and operate injection equipment and auxiliary equipment.
Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed; do not perform mechanical work without prior approval.
Complete and update injection preform and/or cap daily logs, destruction logs, quality forms, and inspection sheets accurately.
Follow plant safety rules, recognize unsafe conditions and actions, and use personal protective equipment where required.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks and promptly recognize and report quality defects.
Maintain general housekeeping in production areas, including break rooms and rest rooms.
Identify Vpet, Rpet, and HDPE resins and determine which parts are safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
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.
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 an accident plan.
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.