Injection Operator
Niagara Bottling, Plainfield, IN, United States
Overview
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.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Injection Operator
Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations associated with an array of PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. Niagara purchases primarily Husky, but also other OEMs.
Essential Functions
Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running injection equipment.
Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed. No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
Accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms.
Recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations. Personal protective equipment is to be used where required.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms.
Raw materials: be able to define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins. Identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out inspection sheets based on overall production quality. Recognize and report all quality defects immediately.
Work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.
Understand computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition and others.
Comprehend line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Note: this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience in Position
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines
Preferred Qualifications:
4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Competencies
Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priority
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
InnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Find a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
Minimum Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Associate's Degree
Certification/License
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None
Preferred: None
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family. Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all 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, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Niagara Plant Name: PLAINFIELD
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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.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Injection Operator
Injection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and is responsible for day-to-day operations associated with an array of PET and HDPE injection equipment and its auxiliary equipment. Niagara purchases primarily Husky, but also other OEMs.
Essential Functions
Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running injection equipment.
Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed. No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.
Accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms.
Recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operations. Personal protective equipment is to be used where required.
Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms.
Raw materials: be able to define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins. Identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards; accurately filling out inspection sheets based on overall production quality. Recognize and report all quality defects immediately.
Work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required.
Troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.
Understand computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition and others.
Comprehend line flow and manufacturing process to maximize throughput.
Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Note: this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience in Position
Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines
Preferred Qualifications:
4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Competencies
Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priority
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
InnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Find a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
Minimum Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Associate's Degree
Certification/License
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None
Preferred: None
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family. Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all 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, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Niagara Plant Name: PLAINFIELD
#J-18808-Ljbffr