Quality Assurance Technician Night Shift

Primo Brands; Hot Springs (AR); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health benefits

401K match

ESPP

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Resumo da vaga

Primo Brands is seeking a hands-on Water-Processing Technician for the Hot Springs facility to operate and troubleshoot water-processing systems, handle sanitation and quality checks, and coordinate with drivers for tanker deliveries.

You will perform lab procedures, monitor GMP/HACCP standards, maintain records, and participate in continuous improvement with cross-functional teams. Strong English and ability to lift up to 60 pounds required.

Qualificações

• Coursework, a certificate, or a degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, quality, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Two or more years’ experience operating production equipment.
• Experience performing basic laboratory procedures.
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, particularly bottled-water or beverage production.
• Experience in quality assurance or production within a food or beverage processing facility.
• Experience with sanitation and microbiological-control systems.
• Experience with SAP or another enterprise software system.
• Working knowledge of food safety, food defense, audit and regulatory environments, microbiological testing, manufacturing control systems, GMPs, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to perform basic computer navigation and use Microsoft applications, or ability to learn the required systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand procedures, complete records, and communicate safety, quality, and operational information effectively.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift based on prior experience or training provided by the company.
• Strong organizational, documentation, recordkeeping, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze quality and operational data, troubleshoot issues, and make sound decisions within assigned authority.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal contacts to maintain the flow of work.
• Ability to obtain certifications or licenses related to water-processing duties when required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds and stand for extended periods during the workday.
• Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service.

Responsabilidades

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and complete changeovers for water-processing equipment.
• Coordinate water-management activities, including tanker deliveries and communication with drivers.
• Operate sanitation equipment, including the CIP skid, foamers, and power washers.
• Perform sanitation procedures for water-processing and bottling equipment per SOPs.
• Maintain daily chemical inventory records and reconcile chemical usage.
• Safely operate a forklift in accordance with site requirements.
• Perform required quality checks, interpret results, and record data.
• Conduct basic laboratory testing, including pH, turbidity, conductivity, titrations, and other procedures.
• Prepare and plate microbiological samples per procedures.
• Review operator quality data daily and elevate deviations.
• Coordinate water sensory evaluations for taste and odor and document results.
• Monitor GMPs, HACCP, and food-safety requirements through audits and record reviews.
• Verify production lines and processes are validated and address gaps.
• Follow SOPs and propose updates through review/approval process.
• Support quality initiatives and site safety KPIs.
• Maintain complete quality, sanitation, and operational records.
• Analyze data, investigate abnormalities, and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and document adjustments.
• Support production and technical teams with quality investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Communicate results and improvement plans to teams and stakeholders.
• Provide quality-assurance training support.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and comply with sanitation and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Conhecimentos

Production experience

Laboratory procedures

Quality assurance

Sanitation systems

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Formação

Food science / microbiology / chemistry degree or certificate

Ferramentas

SAP

Descrição da vaga

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: Hot Springs, ARCompensation: $23.00 / hour with $.50 increases after 90 and 180 days with completion of successful review

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

Schedule: Night Shift; 6:00pm - 6:00am on a 2-2-3 rotation

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 dismembermentOther 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, monitor, troubleshoot, and complete changeovers for water-processing equipment, including tanker-unloading systems, silos, carbon systems, reverse-osmosis (RO) systems, Flowvert panels, greensand systems, and filtration equipment

Coordinate water-management activities, including tanker deliveries and communication with drivers

Operate sanitation equipment, including the central clean-in-place (CIP) skid, foamers, and power washers

Perform sanitation procedures for water-processing and bottling equipment in accordance with approved standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Maintain daily chemical inventory records and reconcile chemical usage

Safely operate a forklift in accordance with site requirements and applicable training

Perform required quality checks, interpret results, and accurately record data

Conduct basic laboratory testing, including pH, turbidity, conductivity, chemical titrations, and other established quality procedures

Prepare and plate microbiological samples in accordance with approved procedures

Create spiked samples for proficiency testing

Review operator quality data daily and elevate identified deviations

Coordinate water sensory evaluations for taste and odor and document results

Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, food-safety requirements, food-defense requirements, and internal standards through assigned audits, observations, and record reviews

Verify that assigned production lines and processes are validated in accordance with applicable compliance standards and elevate gaps

Follow approved SOPs and recommend document updates through the established review and approval process

Support site and corporate quality initiatives and contribute to site safety and quality key performance indicators (KPIs)

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely quality, sanitation, and operational records

Analyze quality and operational results, investigate abnormalities, and complete or elevate corrective actions within assigned authority

Troubleshoot equipment issues, make authorized basic corrections, and document adjustments

Support production and technical teams with quality investigations, root-cause analysis, and resolution of process issues

Communicate results, deviations, corrective actions, and improvement plans to appropriate team members and stakeholders

Provide quality-assurance training support as assigned

Maintain clean, organized work areas and comply with sanitation and safety standards

Perform other related duties and provide department coverage as business needs require

Qualifications

Coursework, a certificate, or a degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, quality, manufacturing, or a related field

Two or more years’ experience operating production equipment

Experience performing basic laboratory procedures

Experience in food or beverage manufacturing, particularly bottled-water or beverage production

Experience in quality assurance or production within a food or beverage processing facility

Experience with sanitation and microbiological-control systems

Experience with SAP or another enterprise software system

Working knowledge of food safety, food defense, audit and regulatory environments, microbiological testing, manufacturing control systems, GMPs, and HACCP principles

Ability to perform basic computer navigation and use Microsoft applications, or ability to learn the required systems

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision

Ability to understand procedures, complete records, and communicate safety, quality, and operational information effectively

Ability to safely operate a forklift based on prior experience or training provided by the company

Strong organizational, documentation, recordkeeping, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze quality and operational data, troubleshoot issues, and make sound decisions within assigned authority

Ability to coordinate effectively with internal contacts to maintain the flow of work

Ability to obtain certifications or licenses related to water-processing duties when required

Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds and stand for extended periods during the workday

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.

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 Affrichative 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.