Production Technician - Seasonal

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

This is a full-time seasonal opportunity to support customer demand during our busy season, which varies year to year. The role is based at our factory in Hot Springs, AR.

Pay

$20.00 per hour. A shift differential of 6%-8% of the base hourly rate is paid for applicable hours worked.

Schedule

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM on a 2/2/3 rotation. Both day and night shifts are available.

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 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, 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 the radio.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications; SAP experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is preferred; training is available for new associates.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., inclement weather, temperature changes).
• Strong English language skills for effective communication with customers and team members.

About Primo Brands

Primo Brands’ portfolio includes billion-dollar brands like Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands such as Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders including Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, as well as purified, flavored, and enhanced brands like Primo Water®, Sparkletts®, Splash®, and AC+ION®. Our direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill.

With over 11,000 associates, Primo Brands delivers on its mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, whenever, and however they want it. We foster a respectful culture that values associates, communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources.