Production Operator - Night Shift

Niagara Bottling•Shelby Charter Township, MI

5d•Onsite

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 equipment and line operations, supports product quality and safety, keeps production areas clean and supplied with raw materials, and works across multiple production areas with minimal supervision. The position is based at Niagara’s Detroit plant and works 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may combine work experience and education.
At least 2 years of experience in the position; experience may combine work experience and education.
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, on days or nights.
High school diploma or GED.
Understanding of computer systems such as Oracle/MES or the current order management system.

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 a production line, including starting and stopping applicable equipment such as palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, and injection equipment.
Make minor production-equipment adjustments as directed; do not perform mechanical work without prior approval.
Accurately complete and update machine, quality, downtime, 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 housekeeping throughout production areas, including break rooms and restrooms; bale plastic, cardboard, and contaminated bottles and grind bottles as needed.
Maintain adequate supplies of raw materials and packaging materials to support continuous equipment operation.
Meet company quality standards, complete hourly inspection sheets, and promptly 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 needed.
Understand line flow and manufacturing processes 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 coverage.
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.