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 DescriptionWe are currently seeking a Production Technician.Pay: $26.52 / hourShift : 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM, rotating shift, 2/2/3 scheduleBenefitsCompetitive health benefits which include, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disabilityCareer opportunity advancementsDay 1 benefits enrollmentPaid vacation and sick time401KPaid parental leaveExcellent wellness programWater giveawaysKey responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, and wrappers

Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers

Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift

Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility

Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, downtime, pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn time

Ensure quality product is sent to customers by completing hourly quality checks and inspecting raw materials and finished goods against quality standards

Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation

Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as needed

Interact with team members, quality assurance, maintenance and the warehouse to maximize output and efficiency

Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices are met

Work as a team with other operators to ensure no line stoppages and improve operations

Cross training to perform work on other lines or in other production areas as needed

Provide vacation coverage to team members as needed

QualificationsRequirements/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 offers an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced and packaged spring water, purified water and water beverage brands that include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, Splash Blast® and Splash Fizz®. BlueTriton Brands also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a customizable water and beverage delivery service that has been certified as a CarbonNeutral® business.Based in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton Brands and its affiliates in the United States and Canada employ over 7,000 employees. BlueTriton Brands manages resources for long-term sustainability and helps to safeguard more than 20,000 acres of watershed land. The Company has 28 production facilities across the United States, 13 of which are Alliance for Water Stewardship certified across 12 sites, with eight of the certified facilities being AWS Platinum, the highest-level certification.BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking 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, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)