Production Technician

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading beverage brand company in North America, focused on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer a diverse and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable beverage brands, sourced from sustainable sources and available in convenient formats, distributed in over 150,000 retail locations. Plant Location: Nicolet, QC

Salary: $19.21 - $20.21/hour ($20.21/hour after 60 days of actual work)

Hiring Bonus: $1000 paid after 6 months of employment – The hiring bonus eligibility applies only to new employees who have never been employed by the company, its affiliated companies, or its predecessors.

Schedule: Monday to

Thursday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Benefits of working for Primo Brands

• Medical Benefits: Medical care, prescription drugs, dental care, vision care
• Retirement/Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Life insurance for employees, long-term disability, serious illness, hospital indemnity, death and accidental mutilation

Other Benefits: Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays and paid personal days, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the efficient operation of the assigned production equipment.
• Remove bottles from racks and place them on the conveyor to achieve production and quality goals.
• Visually inspect bottles and remove any foreign objects. Perform smell tests and eliminate contaminated bottles.
• Re-label bottles.
• Sort and handle empty and full bottles from delivery trucks.
• Ensure the start-up, operation, format changes, shutdown, and preventive maintenance of the assigned production equipment (line equipment, forklifts, or other motorized equipment).
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently, in accordance with the company's health and safety policy.
• Participate in the general cleaning of the plant, production lines, and facilities according to the 5S principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, preferably in a food or beverage environment.
• Priority given to safe work practices and quality, with a good sense of urgency in task execution.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Physical ability to safely lift bottles and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with forklifts (required at certain sites).
• Availability to work flexible hours and some weekends (required at certain sites).
• Ability to visually and olfactorily inspect materials.
• Ability to wear the required PPE (safety shoes, hair nets, safety glasses, earplugs).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular work near moving mechanical parts and, depending on the location, in outdoor conditions that may include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Noise levels may be high at certain times.

Candidates must possess strong French language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in French is essential to understand customer needs, address requests, and collaborate with team members.

Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands such as 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 like Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, as well as flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and innovative water dispenser range, among the best in the industry, foster a constant connection with consumers through recurring water purchases via Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our 11,000+ associates are at the heart of our operations and contribute to our mission: to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, whenever, and however they desire. We believe in a culture of respect that values our associates, deeply committed to the quality of hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for future generations.

Primo Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer implementing affirmative action measures to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, veteran status, protected disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also review the qualifications of applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws.