Production Technician

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration, offering an extensive portfolio of sustainably sourced, conveniently packaged beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

About the role

Factory Location: Taunton, MA

Pay

$25.52 per hour at time of hire, with $0.50 increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review.

Schedule

4:30 pm - 3:30 am, Sunday - Thursday. Ability to work flexible hours during initial training period, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA).
• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Insurance: Employee life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Other Benefits: Employee discounts, auto/home/pet insurance savings, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid parental leave (birth, adoption, or foster care), legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement, FEDlogic, commuter benefits.

Responsibilities

• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on production equipment, including 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 or 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 scheduled times.
• Measure and continuously improve line operation as a team and with other technicians.
• Cross-train in other areas to support operations during downtimes.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, 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, including 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 independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over radio.
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications; SAP experience a plus.
• Forklift experience preferred, but training is available for new associates.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather and temperature changes.
• Strong English language skills for effective communication with customers and team members.