Injection Operator

Niagara Water•Opelika, AL

About The Position

The Injection Operator performs day-to-day operations involving PET and HDPE injection equipment and auxiliary equipment. The role includes preparing, setting up, starting, and operating injection equipment; making minor adjustments as directed; completing production and quality documentation; and ensuring production meets company quality standards. Mechanical work may not be performed without prior approval. The operator works across production areas, troubleshoots minor equipment issues, and collaborates with maintenance as needed. The position requires understanding raw materials, production line flow, and manufacturing processes, along with the ability to communicate issues and maintain a safe, clean work environment. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The schedule consists of 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.
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 recognize unsafe conditions and follow safety rules and safe operating practices.
Ability to complete production and quality documentation accurately and recognize and report quality defects.
Ability to work across production areas with minimal supervision 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; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's degree.
Knowledge of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electric80, 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 and report unsafe conditions, 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 identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Maintain quality requirements and immediately 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 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 plans.
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.