Quality Assurance Technician

                           Come Join Our TEAM!! 

Job Title: QA Technician 

Shift: Night shift 5p-5a/2-2-3 rotation

Who are we?

Premium Waters is a bottled water company focused on providing quality products for our customers while being a positive partner in communities in which we operate. If you want to be a part of a growing organization committed to inclusion, development and quality in everything we do, join our team! Our safe, family-friendly work atmosphere will support you and your career goals as we serve each other and our customers with a safe, healthy water product.

We are a customer responsive, innovative bottled water supplier that functions in a safe, caring and participative environment. We will be a responsive provider of high quality, low cost bottled water. Our actions demonstrate how we value our customers. We will drive out costs in everything we do. We will treat each other respectfully. We will regard our Team Members as Premium Waters’ most valuable resource. We will have a positive impact on our community and environment. We will deliver excellent value to all of our stakeholders.

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent, undergraduate degree preferred 
• Food, beverage, or liquid consumer product manufacturing a plus. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed 
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills 
• Functional Knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Responsibilities: 

GMP & PPE Required 

While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety. 

Essential Job Duties: 

• Performs daily and quarterly micros 
• Performs wet chemical analysis of product. 
• Performs Quality checks and calibrations. 
• Maintains quality forms and may do cleaning and minor maintenance. 
• Performs daily Plant checks/walkthrough checking QAF and cleanliness. 
• Writes Process deviations and Defective Material Reports. 
• Over sees corrective actions are being implemented 
• Makes sure that Plant personnel are adhering to corporate GMP policies 
• Maintains chemical inventory 
• Must be able to communicate at all levels 

Non-Essential Job Duties: 

Performs related work as assigned by the Manager. 

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities. 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Sitting - Approximately 30% 

Standing - Approximately 60% 

Walking - Approximately 10% 

Bending/Stooping - Occasionally 

Push/Pull - Occasionally 

Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Occasionally 

Verbal communication - Frequently 

Written communication - Frequently 

Hearing normal conversation - Frequently 

Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently 

Why work with us? 

We strive to foster an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all PWI locations. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Benefits include: 

• Medical, Prescription Drug, and Vision Program –on DAY ONE
• Dental – on DAY ONE
• A generous PTO program - 176 hours in your first year!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Gym Reimbursement Program and Company Paid Wellness Coach
• Online Virtual Care
• Company Paid Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, Children
• Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability  
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program – to supplement your current skillset or advance to a higher position.
• 401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4%
• Bereavement Leave
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Employee Water Program – Free Water
• Daily Pay

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; and a noise level requiring use of hearing protection. 

Apply online at www.premiumwaters.com.

Phone screening will begin to take place as applications are received. 

We look forward to receiving your application!