Primo Brands
Seasonal Quality Assurance Technician
Primo Brands, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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.
If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please applyhere
Factory Location: Sacramento, CA
Compensation:$28.73 / Hour
This position is seasonal , with the possibility of direct hire and increased compensation upon transition to a permanent role, contingent on performance and other relevant factors.
Seasonal Benefits: Sick time Employee discounts 401K with a 5% match
Responsibilities
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
Conduct basic water chemistry tests (e.g., pH, turbidity, residual cleaning chemicals)
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
Collaborate with maintenance to troubleshoot system or equipment failures
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
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
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If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please applyhere
Factory Location: Sacramento, CA
Compensation:$28.73 / Hour
This position is seasonal , with the possibility of direct hire and increased compensation upon transition to a permanent role, contingent on performance and other relevant factors.
Seasonal Benefits: Sick time Employee discounts 401K with a 5% match
Responsibilities
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
Conduct basic water chemistry tests (e.g., pH, turbidity, residual cleaning chemicals)
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
Collaborate with maintenance to troubleshoot system or equipment failures
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
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
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