Injection Operator-2

Niagara Water•Stockton, CA

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. Niagara primarily uses Husky equipment, along with equipment from other manufacturers. The role prepares, sets up, starts, and operates injection equipment; conducts quality checks; completes production documentation; and supports safe, efficient production. Operators may work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision and provide relief duties when required. This position works 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

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 perform minor injection-equipment adjustments as directed.
Ability to perform quality checks, recognize and report defects, follow safety requirements, and complete production documentation accurately.
Ability to work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and communicate issues clearly.
Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, start, and operate injection 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 and report unsafe conditions or actions, use required personal protective equipment, and follow safe lifting and machine-operation practices.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
Maintain housekeeping in production areas, including break rooms and rest rooms.
Identify Vpet, Rpet, and HDPE resins and determine which parts are safe to grind and reintroduce to the resin system.
Recognize and immediately report quality defects and maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards.
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, Ignition, and others.
Understand line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.