Production Operator II

Niagara Bottling•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The Production Operator II 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, makes minor adjustments as directed, completes production and quality documentation, maintains safety and housekeeping standards, and ensures raw materials are available for continuous operation. The operator monitors product quality, recognizes and reports defects, troubleshoots minor equipment issues, and works across production areas with minimal supervision. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The position requires working 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

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.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
High school diploma or GED.
Understanding of computer systems such as Oracle/MES or the current order management system.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

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.
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Responsibilities

Maintain production lines and start and stop equipment, including palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, and injection equipment, as applicable.
Make 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 personal protective equipment where required.
Maintain general housekeeping in production areas, break rooms, and rest rooms; bale plastic, cardboard, and contaminated bottles and grind bottles when needed.
Keep raw materials and supplies adequately stocked to ensure continuous equipment operation.
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards, complete hourly inspection sheets, 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.
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 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.