AGV Technician

Primo Brands Job Opportunity

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

Factory Location: Dallas, TX

Compensation: $36.64/hour with $.50 increases after 90 and 180 days with completion of successful review

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

Schedule: 5:00pm - 5:00am Thursday on a 2/2/3 rotation; Night Shift

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Ability to train on day shift for approximately 4 weeks

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

• 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 great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

Utilize computer software and skills in daily activities

Continuous learning of specific skills required to maintain and operate AGV's and supporting automation equipment

Identify, understand and troubleshoot AGV errors and malfunctions

Provide corrective maintenance including root cause analysis on AGV units that have stopped or are not operating correctly

Track issues/repairs and utilize escalation process

Troubleshoot inbound conveyor issues

Rework necessary pallets to pass through conveyor

Utilize tools and data in accordance with predictive maintenance activities

Execute Asset Strategies and provide feedback to AGV Platform

Communicate and work collaboratively with strong oral and written communication skills to various audiences as this role will require communication to all levels of the organization (i.e., via reports, e-mail, verbally, and/or in small/large group settings) in a team environment

May be required to perform other palletizer functions

May be required to train others in various palletizer functions, including the safe operation of various powered industrial lift equipment

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Experience applying basic PLC knowledge & troubleshooting

Experience applying basic electrical and mechanical principles to maintain motors, drivers, belts, and bearings

Experience applying Root Cause Analysis techniques

Experience troubleshooting or maintaining hydraulics

Advanced understanding and ability to troubleshoot, replace, and configure sensors and instrumentation

Proficient in understanding and ability to troubleshoot root cause, configure, and replace non-similar controls hardware, such as input/output modules, human machine interfaces (HMIs), safety relays, and other industrial controls

Advanced working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and interpret Allen-Bradley and other PLC programs to understand how the machine functions and be able to make recommendations and/or identify the root cause of any issues

Experience with maintenance and/or operation of Automated Guided Vehicles

Experience with photo eye sensors, proximity sensors, and encoders

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® 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.