Injection Operator

Niagara Bottling•Rialto, CA

4d•$24 - $33•Onsite

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. Responsibilities include preparing, setting up, starting, and running equipment; making minor adjustments when directed; maintaining production and quality records; performing quality checks; and keeping production areas clean. The operator must recognize safety hazards, follow plant safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, identify raw materials and parts suitable for grinding and reintroduction, and promptly report quality defects. The role works across multiple production areas with minimal supervision, provides relief duties when required, troubleshoots minor equipment issues, and collaborates with maintenance as needed. It requires understanding production line flow, manufacturing processes, and computer systems such as Shotscope, Electric80, and Ignition. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The position works 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 2 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Required certification or license: None.
Required foreign language: None.

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.
Make minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed; do not perform mechanical work without prior approval.
Accurately complete and update production, destruction, and quality forms and logs.
Recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules, safe lifting practices, and safe machine operating procedures; use personal protective equipment where required.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
Maintain general housekeeping in production areas, break rooms, and rest rooms.
Identify differences between Vpet, Rpet, and HDPE resins and identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Maintain quality requirements, complete inspection sheets, and immediately 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.
Understand and 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 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 accident coverage.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft services, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.