Injection Operator

Niagara Bottling•Hazle Township, PA

About The Position

The Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations of PET and HDPE injection equipment and auxiliary equipment. The role includes preparing, setting up, starting, and operating injection equipment; making minor adjustments as directed; and completing production, destruction, and quality logs. Mechanical work may not be performed without prior approval. 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 also involves working in multiple production areas with minimal supervision, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, collaborating with maintenance, understanding computer systems used in production, and communicating operational issues clearly. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The schedule is 12-hour shifts, day or night, 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.

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.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

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 injection preform and/or cap daily logs, destruction logs, and quality forms.
Follow plant safety rules, recognize and report unsafe conditions and actions, use safe lifting and machine-operation practices, and wear required personal protective equipment.
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 for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Complete inspection sheets accurately, maintain quality requirements according to company standards, 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 needed.
Use and understand production computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, and Ignition.
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 benefits, including virtual care options.
Dental and vision benefits.
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.