Production Operator

Primo Brands; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Company discounts

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Kansas City is looking for a Production Operator. In this entry-level role, you will operate production equipment, adhere to safety policies, and ensure quality standards are met. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Forklift experience is preferred. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits from day one of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in clean manufacturing preferred.
• Production experience in a food and beverage environment is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
• PPE required: safety shoes, hair nets, goggles, ear plugs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform manual tasks, including loading production items.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Conduct general facility clean up.
• Follow Company Safety Policy, including lock out/tag out.

Skills

Safe work practices

Ability to work in a team

Forklift operation

Visual inspection

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Overview

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.

Factory Location: Kansas City, KS

Compensation: $20.50 per hour

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

Schedule: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for start‑up, operation, change over, shut down and preventative maintenance of assigned production equipment. Equipment may include production line equipment, forklifts or other power equipment.
• Operate all assigned equipment safely and efficiently following the Company Safety Policy, including the lock out/tag out process.
• Perform manual tasks such as loading and supplying production line items, reworking product and loading conveyors.
• Quality Assurance and testing compliance according to Company and/or designated facility standards.
• Provide general plant, production line and facility clean up (5S).

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in clean manufacturing preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Production experience, preferably in a food and beverage environment.
• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency.
• Work efficiently self‑directed or in a team environment.
• Physically able to safely lift bottles and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
• Ability to inspect materials visually and by sense of smell.
• PPE Required (safety shoes, hair nets, goggles, ear plugs).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The noise level may be loud at times.

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.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food and beverage services