Production Operator I

Niagara Water • Lancaster, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator I is responsible for daily production-floor operations and for helping ensure the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals while complying with applicable legal and food safety requirements. The role includes operating and supporting production lines, inspecting product, completing production and quality records, maintaining raw materials and housekeeping, and reporting quality defects. Team members may work in all assigned production areas, troubleshoot minor line issues, and perform relief duties as needed. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, days or nights, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or another schedule dictated by production demand.

Niagara describes its work environment as entrepreneurial and dynamic, with opportunities to make an impact, build relationships, and develop a satisfying career. Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package. The posting also notes that duties may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or as dictated by production demand.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Two years of experience in the position.
• Two years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily activities on production lines and ensure product meets Niagara's safety, quality, and throughput standards.
• Complete applicable quality and production reports accurately on an hourly basis.
• Physically and visually inspect product to prevent non-conforming goods.
• Report quality defects to appropriate team members and shift leadership.
• Follow company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Comply with Niagara's Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Standards.
• Maintain general housekeeping in production and other areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Maintain appropriate raw-material levels to minimize production-line downtime.
• Develop the aptitude and skill to work in all assigned production areas.
• Troubleshoot minor production-line issues and perform relief duties when required.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED