QC Lab Tech - Primo Water Corporation

At Primo Water Corp., we believe in creating healthier lives, healthier communities, and a healthier planet--that's the One Primo Way. Our associates have created a rich and proud legacy that goes back well over 100 years. We believe investing in our associates is vital--we are empowering our teams to embrace diversity of thought, solve problems faster, and create innovative solutions that meet our customers' needs now and into the future. We are One Primo Team unified by a common purpose: Inspiring healthier lives through Water Your Way.

At Primo Water, we are committed to empowering associates to live our shared values and provide opportunities for our associates to grow and celebrate being part of a winning team. Our comprehensive benefits package empowers you to maximize your money, live a healthy life, and grow personally and professionally. We call it the Primo Life Advantage! We offer Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time.

We also provide support to help you continue to prepare for retirement with our 401(k) Savings Plan, employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts & the opportunity to purchase Primo Water stock at a discounted price through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Primo invests in the whole person so that you can build your future along with ours. We are looking for qualified candidates ready to make a splash and dive headfirst into our One Primo Team. Please visit our website https://www.careers.primowatercorp.com for more information about Primo Water North America. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

If you are a current associate of Primo Water, please apply via myADP.

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 as necessary and appropriate.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field
• 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
• 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