Production Operator II

Niagara Bottling•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of production processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations associated with production lines. The role maintains and operates production equipment, supports quality and safety requirements, keeps production areas clean and supplied with raw materials, and troubleshoots minor equipment issues. The operator may work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision and provide relief duties as needed. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The position requires 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

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, days or nights, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Ability to perform minor production equipment adjustments as directed and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
Understanding of computer systems such as Oracle/MES or the current order management system.
Ability to work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision.
Ability to recognize safety and quality issues and communicate them promptly.

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

Maintain a production line, including starting and stopping applicable equipment such as palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, and injection equipment.
Perform minor adjustments to production equipment as directed; do not perform mechanical work without prior approval.
Accurately complete and update forms and logs, including Machine Reports, Quality Reports, Downtime Reports, and Carton Top Load Reports.
Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, follow plant safety rules and safe lifting and machine-operation practices, and use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain general housekeeping throughout production areas, including break rooms and restrooms; bale plastic, cardboard, and contaminated bottles and grind bottles as needed.
Keep raw materials and supplies adequately stocked to support continuous equipment operation, including caps, labels, cartons, trays, wraps, pallet glue, and slip sheets.
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards, complete hourly inspection sheets, and immediately recognize and 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.
Understand line flow and the manufacturing process 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 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.