Job Description

**Essential Functions

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• 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.

• Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms.

• Ability 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.

• Performs 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. Ability to 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. Responsible for recognizing and reporting all quality defects immediately.

• Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required

• Ability to troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.

• 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.

• 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

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• Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

  • 2 Years – Experience in Position

  • Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

  • 4 Years – Experience working in Position

  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

**Competencies

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

• 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