Injection Operator

Niagara Bottling•Hazle Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Operator is responsible for preparing, setting up, starting, and operating injection equipment. The role includes performing approved minor equipment adjustments, completing production and quality documentation, conducting quality checks, maintaining housekeeping, and working safely in accordance with plant rules. The operator identifies raw materials and parts suitable for grinding and reintroduction, monitors production quality, reports defects, and helps troubleshoot minor equipment issues in coordination with maintenance. The position may involve working in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and performing relief duties as needed. The operator must understand line flow and manufacturing processes, use relevant computer systems, and communicate production issues clearly. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The schedule is 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Duties may change with or without prior notice.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, start, and operate 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 other required documentation accurately.
Follow plant safety rules, recognize unsafe conditions and actions, use required personal protective equipment, and practice safe lifting and machine operation.
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.
Complete inspection sheets, maintain quality requirements in accordance with 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 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 coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
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.