Quality Assurance Technician

Premium Waters Inc.; Kentland (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in bottled water is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards through rigorous testing and compliance with safety regulations. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values integrity and community involvement. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, this company offers a supportive culture where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about quality and looking to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Gym Reimbursement Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(K) with Company Match

Volunteer Time Off Program

Employee Water Program

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance or food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct micro testing and wet chemical analysis of water.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and quality checks.

Skills

Micro Testing

Wet Chemical Analysis

Quality Checks

GMP Regulations

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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Base pay range

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Build Your Career with Us!!

Quality Assurance Technician: Full-Time

Location: Kentland, IN

Pay Rate: $20 to $22 an hour

We are looking to add a team member to our quality 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 shipping/receiving clerk role 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

QA Tech is responsible for conducting micro testing, wet chemical analysis of water, testing and maintaining the RO, overseeing with the help of the rest of QA that the production QAF’s are being filled out and adhered to, policing GMP policies, quarterly CFR testing for bottles and closures, and various other tasks as they arise.

While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety.

• Performs daily and quarterly micros
• Performs wet chemical analysis of product.
• Performs Quality checks and calibrations.
• Maintains quality forms and may do cleaning and minor maintenance.
• Performs daily Plant checks/walkthrough checking QAF and cleanliness.
• Writes Process deviations and Defective Material Reports.
• Over sees corrective actions are being implemented
• Makes sure that Plant personnel are adhering to corporate GMP policies
• Maintains chemical inventory
• Must be able to communicate at all levels
  
  

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Performs related work as assigned by the Manager.
• In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.
  
  

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 equivalent, undergraduate degree preferred
• Food, beverage, or liquid consumer product manufacturing a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Functional Knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Safety - Everyone at Premium Waters, Inc. must be involved and committed to safety. This must be a team effort. Together, we can prevent accidents and injuries and keep each other safe and healthy in the work that provides our livelihood.
  
  

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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