Production Technician

Plant Location: Nicolet, QC

Salary: $19.21 - $20.21 / hour ($20.21 / hour after sixty (60) days effectively worked)

Signing Bonus: $1000 paid after 6 months of employment - Eligibility for the signing bonus applies only to new employees who have never been employed before by the company, its affiliates or 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, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental death and dismemberment

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

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the efficient operation of designated production equipment, as assigned.
• Remove bottles from racks and place them on the conveyor to meet production and quality objectives.
• 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 assigned production equipment (line equipment, forklifts or other motorized equipment).
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with the company's health and safety policy.
• Participate in the general cleaning of the plant, production lines, and facilities according to 5S principles.

Qualification:

• 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 in a team.
• Physical ability to safely lift bottles and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with forklifts (required at some sites).
• Availability to work a flexible schedule and certain weekends (required at some sites).
• Ability to visually and by smell inspect materials.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (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 location, in outdoor conditions that may include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Noise levels may be high at times.

Candidates must possess strong linguistic skills in French to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in French is essential to understand customer needs, resolve 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 like 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 industry-leading range of water dispensers foster a constant connection with consumers through recurring water purchases via Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our associates are at the heart of our business and contribute to our mission: providing healthy hydration to consumers where, when, and how they want it. 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 and affirmative action employer, striving to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws.