Quality Assurance Technician - Days

Premium Waters • Chippewa Falls, WI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Premium Waters is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its water bottling plant in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The role supports the company’s mission and quality standards by conducting microbiological testing and wet chemical analysis of water, testing and maintaining the reverse osmosis system, enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices, and conducting quarterly CFR testing for bottles and closures. The technician also performs quality checks and calibrations, maintains quality forms and chemical inventory, completes plant checks and walkthroughs, documents process deviations and non-conformances, and oversees corrective actions.

The schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation, including every other weekend. The position requires communication at all levels and adherence to established GMP policies. Premium Waters describes itself as the second-largest U.S. bottler of private-label bottled water and emphasizes high-quality products, environmentally friendly operations, safety, sustainability, and lasting relationships.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Functional knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Commitment to workplace safety and participation in a team effort to prevent accidents and injuries.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Experience in food, beverage, or liquid consumer product manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and quarterly microbiological testing.
• Perform wet chemical analysis of product.
• Perform quality checks and calibrations.
• Maintain quality forms and perform cleaning as needed.
• Perform daily plant checks and walkthroughs, checking Presage quality checks and cleanliness.
• Write process deviations and non-conformances.
• Oversee implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure plant personnel adhere to corporate Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies.
• Maintain chemical inventory.
• Communicate at all levels.
• Follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and vision program beginning on day one.
• Dental coverage beginning on day one.
• 112 hours of PTO in the first year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Gym reimbursement program and company-paid wellness coach.
• Online virtual care.
• Company-paid life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.
• Company-paid long- and short-term disability.
• Company-paid employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Education and tuition reimbursement program.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.
• Bereavement leave.
• Volunteer time off program.
• Holiday pay.
• Free employee water program.
• Referral bonus.
• Daily pay.
• Free on-site physical therapy.
• Free employee medical care at a near-site clinic starting 1/1/26.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED