Production Technician

Primo Brands; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

ESPP

Life insurance

Paid vacations & holidays

Job summary

Primo Brands in Woodridge, IL is hiring for a Production Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a multi-line beverage production line on the 3rd shift (Sun-Thu, 9:00 pm–5:30 am). You will record maintenance data, monitor quality, perform hourly checks, and collaborate with QA and Maintenance to maximize output while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

You will participate in safety programs, complete preventative maintenance activities, and help train teammates as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in clean manufacturing preferred.
• Able to work the 3rd shift and participate in holiday/weekend coverage.
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis experience desired.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on production equipment (fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow molders, wrappers, forklifts).
• Record preventative maintenance activities and key production metrics.
• Adhere to GMP and safety practices; participate in safety observations.
• Meet or exceed performance metrics: efficiency, production, and downtime.
• Perform hourly quality checks and inspect raw materials for quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: Woodridge, IL Compensation: $28.28 / hour Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked Shift: 3rd Shift, Sunday to Thursday 9:00 pm - 5:30 am Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Benefits of working for Primo Brands

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA, heath savings account (HSA)


• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment


• Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, and forklifts


• Record the following: preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics


• Adhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programs


• Communicate effectively when issues arise that prevent operating to company standards/procedures


• Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, and downtime


• Perform mathematical calculations as needed


• Ensure quality product is sent to customers by completing hourly quality checks


• Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading them


• Interact with a team members from various departments (Quality Assurance, Maintenance, etc.) to maximize output and efficiency


• Attend shift, team, and plant meetings during their scheduled times


• Measure and continuously improve the line operation as a team and with other technicians


• Cross-train in other areas to support operations during downtimes


• Maintain your workstation in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and good manufacturing practices.


• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience


• Prior experience in clean manufacturing preferred


• Ability to work the scheduled shift which includes start-up and handover meetings


• Exposure to high-speed production and/or basic maintenance is preferred


• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience


• Ability to work on your own and with a team


• Strong communication skills both face to face and over the radio


• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience a plus


• Forklift experience is preferred, but we are able to train new associates


• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. and stand on your feet for extended periods of time throughout the day


• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather and changes in temperature

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 11,00 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

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and