Quality Assurance Technician

Primo Water Corporation; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the beverage sector is seeking a QA Technician for a seasonal role in Hope. This position involves performing quality inspections, conducting lab analyses, and maintaining quality systems to ensure product excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Join a company committed to sustainability and quality hydration, where your contributions will directly impact the community and the environment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Health & Dental Package

Night Shift Premium

Completion Bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Experience with membrane filtration and lab analyses.
• Knowledge of good lab practices and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality inspections on the bottling line.
• Conduct lab analyses of physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters.
• Develop and maintain quality systems and programs within the facility.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

Degree in Biology

Degree in Microbiology

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America, focusing on healthy hydration. We offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged beverages distributed across over 150,000 retail outlets.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP.

QA Technician Seasonal Contract - ASAP to December 31, Hope, BC

Pay: $28.13/hour, Health & Dental Package after 45 days, $0.75/hour night shift premium, $1,500.00 Completion Bonus

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality inspections on the bottling line.
• Assist with production line start-ups.
• Operate and maintain the water treatment system daily.
• Conduct lab analyses of physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters for spring water and flavored beverages.
• Enter data accurately into various databases.
• Develop and maintain quality systems and programs within the facility.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Experience with membrane filtration, enumeration, and confirmation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word for data recording.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of good lab practices and good manufacturing practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Previous experience in a high-speed beverage or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP standards.
• Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Hope, BC before starting.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Primo Brands’ portfolio includes brands like Poland Spring, Pure Life, Saratoga, Mountain Valley, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Ozarka, Zephyrhills, Primo Water, Sparkletts, Splash, and AC+ION. We are committed to quality hydration, community engagement, and sustainability.

Primo Brands welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.