Quality Assurance Technician at Primo Brands in Breinigsville, PA

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: Breinigsville, PA Compensation: $32.81/hour Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked Schedule: 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule / 2,2,35:00pm to 5:00amAbility to work holidays and weekends per business needs 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 Responsibilities •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, Holds, investigation & troubleshooting, auditing, calibration & verification, training, record keeping, sample collection, and support of changeovers.•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.•Onsite and offsite water chemistry testing.•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.•CIPs/Sanitation of water process equipment and tankers.•Maintains quality systems and documentation; develops/updates SOPs as needed.•Other duties as required. Qualifications •College level education preferred or relevant experience.•Prior experience performing basic laboratory procedures. Knowledge of microbiological techniques such as preparation of media, reading and interpreting microbial growth. •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.•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. 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 li