Production Operator - Night Shift

Niagara Water•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Production Operator 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 production lines, performs minor equipment adjustments as directed, completes production and quality documentation, maintains safe and clean work areas, ensures adequate raw-material supplies, and supports quality requirements. Operators may work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision, perform relief duties, troubleshoot minor equipment issues, and collaborate with maintenance as needed. The position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice.

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.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Ability to recognize and report safety and quality issues and follow applicable safety practices.
Ability to work across multiple production areas with minimal supervision and communicate issues clearly.

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.

Responsibilities

Maintain production lines and start and stop 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 machine, quality, downtime, and carton top-load reports and logs.
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 restrooms.
Bale plastic, cardboard, and contaminated bottles and grind bottles when needed.
Keep raw materials and supplies, including caps, labels, cartons, trays, wraps, pallet glue, and slip sheets, at adequate levels to support continuous operation.
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards and accurately complete hourly quality inspection sheets.
Recognize and immediately report quality defects.
Work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required.
Troubleshoot minor production-equipment issues across production areas and collaborate with the maintenance team as necessary.
Use computer systems such as Oracle/MES or the current order-management system.
Understand line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

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.