Seasonal, Production

Primo Brands; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Primo Brands in Woodridge, IL is seeking a Seasonal Production Technician to operate and maintain packaging lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on a fast-moving production floor.

Scheduled Sundays to Thursdays, 2nd shift 9:00 pm to 5:30 am, with a 6%-8% shift differential. Candidates must perform quality checks, log maintenance data, and collaborate with QA and Maintenance to maximize output.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work scheduled shift and attend start-up/handover meetings.
• Exposure to high-speed production and basic maintenance preferred.
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis experience valued.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication skills both in person and on radio.
• SAP experience or familiarity with computer-based systems is a plus.
• Forklift experience preferred, but training available.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to work in adverse environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on production equipment.
• Record preventive maintenance, quality checks, downtime, and output data.
• Follow safe work practices and GMPs; participate in safety observations.
• Communicate issues that prevent operation to standard procedures.
• Meet or exceed efficiency, production, and downtime targets.
• Perform necessary mathematical calculations for production.
• Ensure quality product by conducting hourly checks.
• Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to maximize output.
• Attend shift, team, and plant meetings as scheduled.
• Help improve line operation as part of a team and cross-training.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation; follow safety and GMPs.
• Focus on safety and high quality with urgency.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting experience

Basic computer skills

SAP experience

Microsoft applications

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

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.

Seasonal Production Technician

Factory Location: Woodridge, IL

Compensation: $25.00 / hr

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

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

2nd shift: 9:00 pm to 5:30 am

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

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 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 11,000 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 Affiliation 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.