Quality Assurance Technician

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: Poland, ME
Compensation: $30.41/hour
50 cent increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked
Schedule: Nights 6:00pm to 6:00am
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs
Must be able to attend training during the day.

Benefits : Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more! Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment

JOB SUMMARY
The QA Technician will administer the daily tasks associated with food safety and quality programs within the factory and contribute to continuous improvement efforts through initiation and participation in projects that will reduce waste, improve product quality, and support a more efficient production environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Accountable for Quality KPIs such as First Time Right, non-conforming product reduction, and consumer complaint reduction

Ensure compliance with Primo Brands quality policies and systems
Accountable for quality systems such as the Quality Monitoring Scheme, Food Safety Plan, FSSC 22000, Good Manufacturing Practices, Traceability, and Sensory.
Key process management and maintenance as required but not limited to release of raw materials, process release, finished product release, UV, Ozone, Distiller, Holds, investigation & troubleshooting, Internal Control Plan, auditing, calibration, training, record keeping, sample collection, and support of change-overs.
Support manufacturing, warehouse, production sanitation, tanker, microbiology, chemistry, sensory, technical and other areas as needed (not limited to shelf-life samples, COP for parts, communication and troubleshooting, etc.)
Work safely and is knowledgeable of the chemical hazards and SDSs
Distiller management including testing and troubleshooting
Onsite and offsite water chemistry testing including manganese, iron, pH, conductivity, turbidity
Basic water management including adjusting for monthly water usage, flushing boreholes, monitoring silo levels
Filter management including pressure differentials, change outs for sources and lines, and troubleshooting
Aid in set up for CIPs of water process equipment and tankers
Other duties as required

Requirements/ Qualifications:
College level education desired, relevant pursuit of study in a related area is a plus
Prior experience performing basic laboratory procedures
Exposure to Quality Assurance or Production in a food or beverage processing facility
Solid communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in a team-based environment
Ability to interact with various internal contacts to manage the flow of work
Exposure to fluid processing and the principles of sanitation science
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP principles
Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience is a plus
Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency
Strong organizational, data analysis, and record keeping skills as well as acute attention to detail are necessary.
Flexibility and the desire to work in a fast-paced factory environment are critical for success.
Ability to work self-directed and with a team to support Quality goals
Auditing Skills
CIP and cleaning systems knowledge
Must be self-managed and efficient when performing work unsupervised
Be able to work flexible schedule as determined by business needs
Must be proactive in finding solutions to problems and issues as they arise
Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members
Able to read, interpret and analyze computer generated reports

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 Affirmative 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. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at ...