Production Operator

Niagara Water•Opelika, AL

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible for daily production-floor operations and ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals while complying with applicable legal and food safety requirements. The role supports production lines by inspecting products, completing reports, maintaining materials and housekeeping, and addressing minor line issues. Operators may work in all assigned production areas and perform relief duties when required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, 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 career. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits packages to eligible team members.

Requirements

Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or a schedule dictated by production demand.
Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
Minimum qualifications list 0 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, 0 years of experience in the position, and 0 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Meet the competencies described in Niagara’s LIFE model, including prioritizing safety, responding to customer issues, continuous improvement, adaptability, technical learning, clear communication, and personal development.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform daily activities on production lines and ensure products meet Niagara’s safety, quality, and throughput standards.
Complete applicable quality and production reports accurately each hour.
Physically and visually inspect products 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 (GMP) and Food Safety Standards.
Maintain general housekeeping in production areas and other areas assigned by plant leadership.
Maintain appropriate levels of raw materials to minimize production-line downtime.
Work in 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 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 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.