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.

Location: Portland, OR

Pay Rate: $27.50 Hourly (Increases after first 90 and 180 days upon successful review)

Shift: M-F 12:00pm - 8:30pm Saturdays as needed

Shift Differential: 6%-8% of the base hourly rate for applicable hours worked

Needed flexibility to work overtime and weekends based on business needs

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

• Conduct basic water chemistry tests (e.g., pH, turbidity, residual cleaning chemicals)

• Ensure quality of processes, raw materials and finished products through inspection, diagnosis and record keeping

• Perform online inspection, sanitation and cleaning activities effectively.

• Communicate with production technicians and team leaders to resolve potential quality issues.

• Conduct coliform and air testing, pseudomonas, yeast, mold, and algae tests.

• Perform positive and negative controls.

• Collect samples using aseptic techniques for microbiological analysis

• Conduct chemical, physical, sensory, and microbiological tests on various samples. Evaluate results against specifications

• Perform testing on inbound, new and reconditioned equipment and raw materials

• Prepare testing media, perform sterility testing, and ensure suitability of media

• Monitor incoming water from pipelines and bulk deliveries

• Maintain UV-light reactors, including lamp/ballast changes and calibration verification

• Clean and disinfect water process piping and storage tanks

• Conduct internal audits for quality/food safety programs, document findings, and develop corrective actions

• Monitor and analyze consumer complaints

• Actively participate in the DOR, taking actions and coaching to gain results for manufacturing excellence

• Manage the factory release of finished products

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Collaborate with maintenance to troubleshoot system or equipment failures

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, or comparable Science field.

• Minimum (2) years' experience in related role, prior exposure to manufacturing in the food or beverage industry preferred.

• Prior experience working with chemicals is required

• Knowledge of microbiological techniques such as preparation of media, reading and interpreting microbial growth and standard plating techniques

• Knowledge of EPA and FDA regulations for water and waste disposal

• Able to lift and pull 50 lbs. as needed while performing work

• Must be able to do physical inspections of equipment that will require climbing, reaching, and extending arms overhead

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.

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.