Production Operator - B-shift only

Premium Waters, Inc. is a growing company in a growing industry and is proud to offer an outstanding lineup of great-tasting, healthy, clean drinking water including : Chippewa Springs, Glacier Clear, Glenwood-Inglewood Spring Water, Kandiyohi Premium Water, Nature’s Crystal Spring Water, Nicolet Natural Water and Water Joe.

Whether it is through one of our popular brands of water or our private label services, we are committed to providing the highest quality product and becoming the number one bottle water company in the industry.

There are several defining qualities that filter through the individuals, teams, departments and locations that represent Premium Waters.

These shared values and practices connect us and help make Premium Waters a great place to work.

The Production Operator is responsible for performing a variety of bottling line functions and, over time, shall become proficient at all bottling line functions.

Forklift experience is required and must be able to pass our forklift training class within three (3) days after start date.

This open position is for B-shift only (Wednesday 12pm-6pm and Thursday through Saturday 6am-6pm).

The rate of pay is $19.00 per hour.

GMP & PPE Required

While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant.

Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs.

It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations.

Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety.

Essential Job Duties :

• Inspects and takes corrective action at all times.
• Monitors bottling line, filling cap bin, inspecting and assuring the continuous flow of bottles; and, monitors the accuracy of bottle coding.
• Monitors labeler bottling line, filling labeler, inspecting and assuring the continuous application of labels; and, assures continuous supply of glue.
• Monitors new bottles going into bottling room and corrects jamming.
• Monitors case packer.
• Documents case production on production sheet.
• Follows standard operating procedures for all operations.
• Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area at all times.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Functional Knowledge Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Some manufacturing experience with a beverage, food, or liquid consumer products manufacturer preferred but not required
• Prior knowledge of GMP's, sanitation standards and FDA requirements is helpful

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting - Approximately 0% of the time.

Standing - Approximately 50% of the time.

Walking - Approximately 50% of the time.

Bending / stooping - Constantly

Crouching - Constantly

Pushing / Pulling - Constantly

Lifting / Carrying up to 50 lbs. - Frequently

Verbal communication - Constantly

Written communication - Constantly

Hearing normal conversation - Frequently

Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently

Food Safety :

• General HACCP / SQF
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Pre-requisite program
• Security
• Chemical
• Cleaning and Sanitation
• Associated Standard Operating Procedures
21 days ago