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Niagara Bottling

Bottled beverages for retailers and brands

Injection Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePuyallup, WA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
  • Two years of experience in the position.
  • Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines.
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to perform minor injection-equipment adjustments as directed; mechanical work requires prior approval.
  • Ability to complete production logs, destruction logs, quality forms, and inspection sheets accurately.
  • Ability to recognize unsafe conditions, follow plant safety rules and safe lifting and machine-operation practices, and use personal protective equipment where required.
  • Ability to distinguish Vpet, Rpet, and HDPE resins and identify parts safe for grinding and reintroduction to the resin system.
  • Ability to troubleshoot minor production-equipment issues and collaborate with the maintenance team.
  • Understanding of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electric80, and Ignition.
  • Understanding of line flow and the manufacturing process.
  • Ability to communicate production issues clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, set up, start, and operate injection equipment.
  • Perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed; do not perform mechanical work without prior approval.
  • Complete and update injection preform and/or cap daily logs, destruction logs, and quality forms accurately.
  • Recognize unsafe conditions and actions, follow plant safety rules, and use personal protective equipment where required.
  • Perform visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.
  • Maintain general housekeeping in all production areas, including break rooms and restrooms.
  • Maintain quality requirements according to company standards, complete inspection sheets based on production quality, and immediately recognize and report quality defects.
  • Work in multiple production areas with minimal supervision and perform relief duties when required.
  • Troubleshoot minor production-equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with the maintenance team as necessary.
  • Use computer systems such as Shotscope, Electric80, Ignition, and others.
  • Apply understanding of line flow and manufacturing processes to maximize throughput.
  • Communicate issues clearly and concisely.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Four years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
  • Four years of experience working in the position.
  • Two years of experience managing people or projects.
  • Associate's degree.

About the Company

Niagara Bottling

Bottled beverages for retailers and brands

Niagara Bottling is a U.S.-based beverage manufacturer that makes and bottles a variety of drinks—bottled water, sparkling water, teas, sports drinks, and non-dairy milks—and also produces private-label beverages for grocery, club, and wholesale customers. Its operations cover the end-to-end process of making, bottling, and packaging beverages for brands and retailers to sell to consumers. The company differs from many competitors by being family-owned since 1963 and by prioritizing direct service, competitive pricing, and a broad product lineup alongside a focus on reliability and sustainability. Its goal is to be a dependable partner that delivers high-quality beverages efficiently while reducing environmental impact.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Diamond Bar, CA
Founded
Not listed

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