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.

Production Operator Lead

Performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of production processes and responsible for day to day operations associated with the production lines.

Essential Functions

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.  No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Machine Report, Quality Report, Downtime Report and Carton Top Load ReportAbility to 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.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.Raw materials:  keep bottle caps, labels, cartons, trays, tray and pallet wraps (plastic rolls), pallet glue for hot melt tanks, slip sheets, etc. 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 requiredAbility 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 systemComprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize through putAbility 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.Please 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 environment2 Years  – Experience in Position0 Year -  Experience managing people/projectsExperience operating multiple manufacturing machines

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years  – Experience working in Position              2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GEDPreferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License:

Required:            N/APreferred:           N/A

Foreign Language

Required:            None RequiredPreferred:           None Required

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *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.

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Niagara Plant Name
PLAINFIELD