Quality Assurance Technician

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Job Description

Factory Location: Poland, ME

Compensation: $30.41/hour

50 cent increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review

Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked

Schedule: Nights – 6:00pm to 6:00am

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Must be able to attend training during the day.

Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more! Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment

Job Summary

The QA Technician will administer the daily tasks associated with food safety and quality programs within the factory and contribute to continuous improvement efforts through initiation and participation in projects that will reduce waste, improve product quality, and support a more efficient production environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Accountable for Quality KPIs such as First Time Right, non-conforming product reduction, and consumer complaint reduction
• Ensure compliance with Primo Brands quality policies and systems
• Accountable for quality systems such as the Quality Monitoring Scheme, Food Safety Plan, FSSC 22000, Good Manufacturing Practices, Traceability, and Sensory.
• Key process management and maintenance as required but not limited to release of raw materials, process release, finished product release, UV, Ozone, Distiller, Holds, investigation & troubleshooting, Internal Control Plan, auditing, calibration, training, record keeping, sample collection, and support of change-overs.
• Support manufacturing, warehouse, production sanitation, tanker, microbiology, chemistry, sensory, technical and other areas as needed (not limited to shelf-life samples, COP for parts, communication and troubleshooting, etc.)
• Work safely and is knowledgeable of the chemical hazards and SDSs
• Distiller management including testing and troubleshooting
• Onsite and offsite water chemistry testing including manganese, iron, pH, conductivity, turbidity
• Basic water management including adjusting for monthly water usage, flushing boreholes, monitoring silo levels
• Filter management including pressure differentials, change outs for sources and lines, and troubleshooting
• Aid in set up for CIPs of water process equipment and tankers
• Other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• College level education desired, relevant pursuit of study in a related area is a plus
• Prior experience performing basic laboratory procedures
• Exposure to Quality Assurance or Production in a food or beverage processing facility
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in a team-based environment
• Ability to interact with various internal contacts to manage the flow of work
• Exposure to fluid processing and the principles of sanitation science
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP principles
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience is a plus
• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency
• Strong organizational, data analysis, and record keeping skills as well as acute attention to detail are necessary.
• Flexibility and the desire to work in a fast-paced factory environment are critical for success.
• Ability to work self-directed and with a team to support Quality goals
• Auditing Skills
• CIP and cleaning systems knowledge
• Must be self-managed and efficient when performing work unsupervised
• Be able to work flexible schedule as determined by business needs
• Must be proactive in finding solutions to problems and issues as they arise
• Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members
• Able to read, interpret and analyze computer generated reports
  
  

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com