Quality Assurance Technician

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.

Plant location: Hope, BC

Pay: $33.68 / hour

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

Schedule: Rotating day, evening and overnight shifts

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Retirement/Investing: RRSP with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, paid stat holidays and paid personal days, employee assistance program (EAP)

• Routine quality inspections on the bottling line.
• Production Line start-ups.
• Daily operation and maintenance of the water treatment system.
• Lab analysis of a variety of physical, chemical and microbiological parameters for spring water and flavoured beverages.
• Data entry in various databases.
• Developing and maintaining quality systems and programs within the facility.
• The successful candidate will be required to work a 12-hour rotating shift, days, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Other duties as assigned

• Degree in Biology, microbiology, chemistry or similar and related fields preferred.
• Experience in membrane filtration, enumeration and confirmation.
• The ability to accurately record data using MS Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical/troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good lab practices and good manufacturing practices
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills & excellent time management skills
• Previous experience in a high-speed beverage or food-manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience and familiarity with HACCP

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, 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.

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