Injection Operator (Nights)

Niagara Bottling•Puyallup, WA

4d•$25 - $33

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 involves preparing, setting up, starting, and running injection equipment; performing minor adjustments as directed; completing production and quality logs; and maintaining product quality and safe operations. The operator works across production areas with minimal supervision, performs relief duties when required, troubleshoots minor equipment issues, and collaborates with maintenance as needed. The position also requires understanding line flow and manufacturing processes, communicating issues clearly, and maintaining regular, predictable attendance. The schedule is 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, day or night.

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, day or night.

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 run injection 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 unsafe conditions and actions, and use personal protective equipment where required.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
Maintain housekeeping in production areas, including break rooms and restrooms.
Identify Vpet, Rpet, and HDPE resins and determine which parts are safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Recognize and immediately report quality defects and maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards.
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, Electirc80, 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 benefits, including virtual care options.
Dental benefits.
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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.