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.

Job Description

Factory Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $30.45/hour

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

Schedule: 1:00pm - 9:30pm, Mid Shift, Monday - Friday

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more! Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment

Skills Required:

• Perform tests to analyze water samples, including pH, conductivity, turbidity, alkalinity, hardness, and temperature

• Online inspection, sanitation, and cleaning activities

• Use various types of test equipment in both production and laboratory settings

• Communicate with production technicians and leaders to troubleshoot (problem solve or resolve) quality issues

• Verify quality checks for line operators as part of the Release Program

• Support sanitation activities, line start-ups and factory projects

• Manage items requiring quality hold including non-conforming goods

• Support QMS, HACCP, GMP, ICP, micro, sensory and Release Programs. This may include sample collection, sample analysis, and monitoring of incoming raw materials

• Ability to manage documentation and organize information for auditing

• Development of SOPs and standards related to food safety and quality

• Utilize problem solving tools to support continuous improvement

• Support food safety and quality training across multiple operational functions through training and coaching

Qualifications

• College level education desired, relevant pursuit of study in a related area a plus

• Prior experience performing basic laboratory procedures

• Exposure to Quality Assurance or Production in a food or beverage processing facility is preferred but not required

• Ability to work self-directed and with a team

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in a team-based environment

• Experience with sanitation and microbiological control systems.

• Familiarity with food safety and food defense requirements, audit and regulatory environments, microbiological testing, MI and other manufacturing control systems.

• Ability to interact with various internal contacts to manage the flow of work

• Exposure to Fluid processing and the principles of sanitation science

• Understanding of good manufacturing practices and HACCP principles is necessary

• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience a plus

• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency

• Ability to troubleshoot and make independent decisions related to quality and operation excellence.

• Ability to move/lift 50 lbs and stand on your feet for long periods of time throughout the day

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and 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.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)