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.Maintenance Apprentice (Byhalia, MS)The Maintenance Apprentice position is part of the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP), which is designed to develop Maintenance Technicians for Niagara Bottling’s Maintenance department. A Maintenance Apprentice will learn the skills necessary to act as a Maintenance Technician through a combination of formal classroom training and on-the-job training. Participants will specifically learn how to perform preventative maintenance, rebuild industrial machinery and troubleshooting techniques on all manufacturing equipment.Essential FunctionsThe MAP participant will complete the below learning objectives of the training program:
Shadow and learn from Operators, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, and Sr. Maintenance Technicians
Perform scheduled PM's on machinery as needed
Assist with maintenance projects & machine rebuilds
Assist with downed equipment repair during the production shift as needed
Research and documentation using a computer
Work safely & follow the written procedures to do so
Follow & respect company rules, staff and their peers
Be at work on time based on their assigned schedule
Attend OEM trainings and apply learnings upon returning to the plant (at plant’s discretion).
Perform on-demand maintenance and repair of equipment in the manufacturing facility
Complete daily responsibilities assigned by the assigned direct supervisor.
Explain and demonstrate accomplishment of the learning objectives for each learning activity in both theory and practice.
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 Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment.
experience may include a combination of work experience and/or Vocational Technician education
Preferred Qualifications:
4 Years – Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment
experience may include a combination of work experience and Vocational Technician education
Ability to understand and do math, geometry and measuring using a ruler and caliper
Mechanical aptitude.
Attention to detail and organized.
Ability to read blueprints & schematics.
Able to stand, sit, squat or reach up to 12 hours per day as required by the specific job.
Great attendance, be willing to work as a team, and take pride in their performance.
Comfortable with computer keyboard & basic computer skills.
CompetenciesThis 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
Education
Minimum Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Associate's Degree in a maintenance related field
Certification/License:
Required: Vocational Technical School Certificate in a maintenance-related field
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Foreign Language
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Typical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Hourly$23.24 - $31.36 / HourlyBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family! Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.