Production Technician

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.

Job Description

Compensation
Pay: $23.00 / hour
Shift differential: 6% to 8% shift differential applicable to hours worked

Benefits
401(k) matching; dental insurance; flexible spending account; health insurance; life insurance; paid time off and holidays; vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; career stability and growth!

Schedule
Monday through Friday
Start time:  5:00 AM, 8 - 10 hour shift
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs
 

Skills Required:

• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, and forklifts
• Record the following: preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics 
• Adhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programs
• Communicate effectively when issues arise that prevent operating to company standards/procedures
• Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, and downtime
• Perform mathematical calculations as needed
• Ensure quality product is sent to customers by completing hourly quality checks
• Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading them
• Interact with team members from various departments (Quality Assurance, Maintenance, etc.) to maximize output and efficiency
• Attend shift, team, and plant meetings during their scheduled times
• Measure and continuously improve the line operation as a team and with other technicians
• Cross-train in other areas to support operations during downtimes 
• Maintain your workstation in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in clean manufacturing preferred
• Ability to work the scheduled shift which includes start-up and handover meetings
• Exposure to high-speed production and/or basic maintenance is preferred
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
• Ability to work on your own and with a team
• Strong communication skills both face to face and over the radio
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience a plus
• Forklift experience is preferred, but we are able to train new associates
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. and stand on your feet for extended periods of time throughout the day
• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather and changes in temperature

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified wa