Injection Operator

Niagara Water•Hazleton, PA

About The Position

Niagara Bottling’s 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; monitoring production and quality; and working with the maintenance team to address equipment issues. Mechanical work may not be performed without prior approval. The operator completes production, quality, and destruction logs; follows safety procedures and uses required personal protective equipment; maintains housekeeping in production areas and shared spaces; and identifies and reports quality defects. The position may involve working in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and performing relief duties as needed. Operators work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, either days or nights. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

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 on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, days or nights.
Ability to follow safety and quality procedures, complete production records, 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.

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, start, and operate injection equipment and auxiliary equipment.
Make minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed; obtain prior approval before performing any mechanical work.
Complete and update injection, preform and/or cap, destruction, and quality logs and forms 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 and complete inspection sheets in accordance with company quality standards.
Recognize and report quality defects immediately.
Maintain housekeeping in production areas, break rooms, and restrooms.
Identify PET, recycled PET (rPET), and HDPE resins, and identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
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 relevant computer systems, including Shotscope, Electric80, and Ignition.
Understand line flow and the manufacturing process 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 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.