Seasonal Night Shift Injection Operator

May 27, 2026

Welcome to our Team Member career opportunity section. Here you can view our current job openings and apply for positions online.<h2>Internal Candidate Reminders:</h2>1) Notify Your Supervisor - Prior to applying, employee must notify their current supervisor or local HR Manager/Generalist.2) Career Profile - Prior to applying to a role, employee must complete their Career Profile in Workday.3) 90 Days - Employee must complete their 90-day introductory period with Niagara AND be 90-days free of corrective action in order to apply to a new role.4) Performance Review - If employee has worked for Niagara long enough to participate in a performance review, they must have received “Achieves Expectations” or above, in most current performance review to apply.Seasonal Night Shift Injection OperatorInjection Operator performs a variety of tasks requiring knowledge of injection processes and 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).<div>Essential Functions</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Responsible for overall preparation, set-up, starting and running injection equipment.</li><li>Ability to perform minor adjustments to injection equipment as directed. No mechanical work is to be performed without prior approval.</li><li>Responsible for accurately completing and updating information forms and logs such as Injection preform and/or cap daily log, destruction logs and quality forms.</li><li>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.</li><li>Performs visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure production meets quality standards.</li><li>Housekeeping: maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production, including the break rooms and rest rooms. </li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Ability to work in multiple areas of production with minimal supervision; perform relief duties when required</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot minor production equipment issues in all areas and collaborate with maintenance team as necessary.</li><li>Understanding of computer systems such as Shotscope, Electirc80, Ignition and others.</li><li>Comprehension of line flow and manufacturing process to maximize through put.</li><li>Ability to communicate issues clearly and concisely.</li><li>Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.</li><li>Ability to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.</li><li>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.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment</li><li>2 Years – Experience in Position</li><li>Experience operating multiple manufacturing machines</li></ul></li></ul>*experience may include a combination of work experience and education<ul><li>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment</li><li>4 Years – Experience working in Position </li><li>2 Years – Experience managing people/projects</li></ul></li></ul>*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:<ul><li>Lead Like an Owner<ul><li>Makes safety the number one priority</li><li>Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately</li><li>Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals</li><li>Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly</li><li>Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively</li><li>Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers</li></ul></li><li>InnovACT<ul><li>Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products</li><li>Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances</li><li>Increases performance through greater efficiency</li></ul></li><li>Find a Way<ul><li>Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts</li><li>Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions</li><li>Seeks solutions rather than placing blame</li></ul></li><li>Empowered to be Great<ul><li>Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities</li><li>Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across</li><li>Communicates effectively to manage expectations</li></ul></li></ul>Education<ul><li>Minimum Required: <ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Preferred: <ul><li>Associate's Degree</li></ul></li></ul>Certification/License: <ul><li>Required: N/A</li><li>Preferred: N/A</li></ul>Foreign Language <ul><li>Required: None Required</li><li>Preferred: None Required</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Benefits<a href="https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits" target="_blank">https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits</a>Niagara Plant Name CAROLINA

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