Production Operator II

Niagara Bottling • Jeffersonville, IN

118d

About The Position

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Requirements

• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 Years – Experience in Position.
• 0 Year - Experience managing people/projects.
• Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.

Nice To Haves

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 Years – Experience working in Position.
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall maintaining of a production line, including starting and stopping of all equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, injection, etc.) as applicable.
• Ability to perform minor adjustments to production equipment as directed.
• Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Machine Report, Quality Report, Downtime Report and Carton Top Load Report.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations.
• Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms.
• Bale plastic, cardboard and contaminated bottles when needed; grind bottles when needed.
• Keep raw materials in adequate amounts to ensure continuous smooth running of equipment and operation.
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out hourly inspection sheets based on overall production quality.
• Responsible for recognizing and reporting all quality defects immediately.
• Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.
• Understanding of computer systems such as Oracle/MES or current order management system.
• Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees