Seasonal Production Technician

Primo Brands; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Primo Brands is a leading beverage company based in Hawkins, TX, seeking motivated technicians for full-time roles on the production floor. The job requires operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting packaging equipment, while collecting quality and production data to drive performance.

You will work a 2-2-3 schedule including holidays and weekends as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation starts at $24.39 per hour with a 6%-8% shift differential for applicable hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in clean manufacturing preferred.
• Willingness to work the shift start-up and handover meetings.
• Exposure to high-speed production and basic maintenance is a plus.
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis experience is desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication, both on site and over the radio.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications; SAP experience a plus.
• Forklift experience is preferred, but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on production equipment including fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, and forklifts.
• Record preventive maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output, and other metrics.
• Adhere to safe work practices and good manufacturing practices; participate in safety programs.
• Communicate clearly when issues prevent meeting company standards or procedures.
• Meet or exceed performance metrics such as efficiency, output, and downtime.
• Perform mathematical calculations as needed.
• Conduct hourly quality checks to ensure product quality before shipping to customers.
• Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and other departments to maximize output and efficiency.
• Attend shift, team, and plant meetings as scheduled.
• Evaluate line operation with the team to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-train in other areas to support operations during downtimes.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation supporting safety and GMP.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Forklift operation

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: Hawkins, TX

Compensation: $24.39 / hour

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

Schedule:

• 6:00am - 6:30pm on a 2-2-3 rotation
• 6:00pm - 6:30am on a 2-2-3 rotation

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, FED logic, 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 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
• Crosstrain 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