Primo Brands · 4 days ago
Quality Assurance Technician
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23/hr - $24/hrPrimo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America, focused on healthy hydration. The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for quality control testing of water products to ensure compliance with FDA and other safety standards, while also maintaining documentation and supporting food safety initiatives.
ConsumerFood and BeverageWaterWater PurificationWater Transportation
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for quality control testing of raw source water, water processing and finished bottled water products to ensure regulatory compliance with the applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA), State, Local, International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), and Primo Water North America (PWNA) bottled water and beverage safety and quality standards
Perform microbiological and wet chemistry testing on source water, process and finished product samples in accordance with Standard Methods and PWNA requirements (standard operating procedures and policies)
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all analyses and inspections concerning incoming raw materials, water processing treatment equipment and production processes
Monitor and maintain manufacturing plant quality assurance programs to ensure adherence to established FDA, State, local, IBWA and PWNA standards
Contribute as a member of the Food Safety team to ensure compliance with all applicable bottled water and beverage safety and quality standards
Work with production and maintenance departments on various projects as necessary and appropriate
Assist with cleaning and sanitization (Clean-In-Place (CIP) duties for the water processing equipment and production areas as necessary and appropriate, according to regulatory standards
Manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining detailed and accurate records, quality and safety standards
Understand and use water processing and mineral batching computer controls to effectively changeover production lines for different bottled water type production runs ensuring all quality control testing is within Primo Water North America specification (s)
Maintain an organized and clean work environment
Perform other tasks as directed
Qualification
Required
Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to make quality decisions independently and works well with limited supervision, both individually and as a team
Understanding Food Safety principles and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and aseptic sampling and handling techniques to collect samples for microbiological analysis including: E. coli, Total Coliform and Heterotrophic Plate count (HPC)
Ability to pass the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) Certified Plant Operator (CPO) exam and maintain the certification
Ability to become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) as part of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements
Ability to become a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner (Only required in MV & CAN)
Ability to support regulatory and internal audits
Ability to stoop, bend, lift and twist on a regular basis
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service
Company
Primo Brands
Primo Brands™ is a leading North American branded beverage company with a focus on healthy hydration, delivering sustainably and domestically sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points and consumer occasions, distributed in every state and Canada.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-11-08IPO
2023-11-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Shayron Barnes-Selby
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
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