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$18.00/hr - $19.50/hr
Premium Waters is looking for Production Operator
Location: Kentland, IN
Pay Rate: $18.00 to $19.50
We are looking to add a team member to our production team to carry out our company mission of maintaining an inclusive culture of trust, honesty, humility, integrity, and candor in our dealings with others, ourselves, and our communities.
- Premium Waters is committed to providing high quality bottled water in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Our Teams focus on proactively supporting safety, understanding sustainability, and building lasting relationships.
We’re looking for a passionate individual to fill our production team and to join 1 of our 12 locations located in Kentland, Indiana where we work together to continuously improve the bottled water industry.
Interested? Keep on reading!
Who are we?
Premium Waters, Inc. was founded in1994 when Cy Chesterman of The Chesterman Company ventured into the bottled water business by purchasing a bottled water plant in Willmar, Minnesota. Since 1994, Premium Waters has grown into a leader in the bottled water industry. Premium Waters has hundreds of employees, growing revenues and sales across North America.
At Premium Waters, we are on a mission to continuously grow and expand our services while lending a helping hand to our communities. We donate over xxx bottles of water per year to our communities, volunteer throughout the year helping a variety different organizations meet goals and help others, and we also pour into our own Premium Waters’ family by hosting family events.
Our Vision
We are a customer responsive, innovative bottled water supplier that functions in a safe, caring and participative environment. We will be a responsive provider of high quality, low cost bottled water. Our actions demonstrate how we value our customers. We will drive out costs in everything we do. We will treat each other respectfully. We will regard our Team Members as Premium Waters’ most valuable resource. We will have a positive impact on our community and environment. We will deliver excellent value to all of our stakeholders.
What You’ll Be Working On
Job Summary:
Production operators tend machines such as fillers, labelers, packaging, cappers, palletizers, etc. used for bottling water. They will operate manufacturing equipment in an efficient and safe manner while ensuring package and product quality.
Essential Job Duties
Will perform basic machine operations to include; stacking raw material, handling finished product cases, performing quality inspections and minor machine adjustments.
Monitors the flow of outgoing finished goods and correct any disturbance in the flow of those goods.
Cleans equipment and line continually throughout the shift and maintains a clean work area.
Expedites repairs to the line; working with maintenance as necessary.
Keeps daily records of down time and machine operations.
Must follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices.
Essential Skills
High School diploma or GED is required
Some manufacturing experience with a beverage, food or liquid consumer products manufacturer is preferred.
Prior knowledge of GMP’s, sanitation standards and FDA requirements is helpful.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time – 12 hour shifts.
Basic math skills are needed.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Good organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good communication skills – oral and written .
Non-Essential Job Duties
- Performs related work as required.
- In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Why work with us?
We strive to foster an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all PWI locations. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Benefits Include
- Medical and Prescription Drug with a Company Vision Program
- Dental
- PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Gym Reimbursement Program and Company Paid Wellness Coach
- Online Virtual Care
- Company Paid Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, Children
- Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4%
- Bereavement Leave
- Volunteer Time Off Program
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Water Program – Free Water
- Referral Bonus
- Daily Pay
About You – Preferred Requirements For This Role
High School diploma or GED required
Some Manufacturing Experience Preferred
Production Manager and/or Supervisor, or Lead
Full training will be provided so if you don’t meet all of these requirements, we still encourage you to get in touch – we’re looking for the right person, not the right paperwork!
Getting the job
Apply online at www.premiumwaters.com .
We look forward to receiving your application!
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