Injection Operator- Nights

Niagara Bottling•Yukon, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Operator performs tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations of PET and HDPE injection equipment and auxiliary equipment. Duties include preparing, setting up, starting, and operating injection equipment; making minor adjustments as directed; and completing production, destruction, and quality logs. The operator performs visual and mechanical quality checks, maintains production-area housekeeping, identifies resin types and parts suitable for grinding and reintroduction, and reports quality defects promptly. The role may involve working in multiple production areas with minimal supervision, providing relief coverage, troubleshooting minor production issues, and collaborating with maintenance as needed. Operators use computer systems such as Shotscope, Electric80, and Ignition and apply an understanding of line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput. Regular, predictable attendance is essential. The position works 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, which may be during the day or night.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may combine work experience and education.
At least 2 years of experience in the position; experience may combine work experience and education.
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, day or night.
Ability to follow safety practices, perform quality checks, recognize and report defects, and communicate issues clearly.

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.
Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, start, and operate injection equipment and auxiliary equipment.
Perform minor injection-equipment adjustments as directed; do not perform mechanical work without prior approval.
Accurately complete and update injection preform and/or cap daily logs, destruction logs, quality forms, and inspection sheets.
Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, follow plant safety rules and safe lifting and machine-operation practices, and use required personal protective equipment.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to confirm 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 for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Maintain quality requirements and promptly 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, Electric80, 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 coverage.
Vision coverage.
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.