Seasonal Production Technician

About the position

Primo Brands is looking for a Seasonal Production Technician to support customer demand. This role is full-time during our 'busy season' which will vary year to year. If you would like to have some extra income, please read on.

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation of $21.05 / hour.
• Shift differential of 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked.
• Seasonal assignments offer valuable work experience at a leading beverage company.