Injection Operator Lead - Nights

Niagara is looking for an Injection Operator Lead to work in their manufacturing environment. The role requires knowledge of injection processes and day-to-day operations associated with PET and HDPE injection equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar manufacturing environment and be able to develop lasting relationships with great people.

Requirements

• Communicate with previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities of the injection lines to prepare for shift
• Conduct walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance
• Support Production Supervisors with end of shift production reports
• Coach, mentor and train injection team members
• Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running of injection equipment
• Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed
• Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and actions and follow plant safety rules
• Performs visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards
• Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production
• Raw materials: Be able to define the difference between Vpet, Rpet & HDPE resins
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards
• Ability to troubleshoot minor production equipment issues
• Understanding of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition and others
• Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize through put
• Ability 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

Benefits

• 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
• Family Building Benefits
• Income protection
• Special discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities