Quality Assurance 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
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician reporting to our Quality Assurance Manager supporting our bottling facility.
Are you passionate about quality and desire to have a flexible full-time work schedule? If you answered yes, then you are our ideal candidate! We are seeking candidates who have knowledge in quality and has flexibility to work mid-shifts/evenings with rotational weekends. As a member of our quality team, you will have the ability to help create and craft your schedule to align with business needs.
Starting pay: $26.00 / hour
Schedule: Day shift, 3-2-2-3 schedule, 5 am to 5:30 pm, subject to change based on business needs.
Benefits: Day 1 eligibility for benefits enrollment. We offer competitive health benefits which include, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability. Career opportunity advancements, Paid time off and holidays. 401K with company match, and much more!
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Run water processing equipment: reverse osmosis, carbon filtration, mineral dosing, etc.
Troubleshoot basic water processing functionality: pumps, valves, piping, etc.
Run and troubleshoot water sanitation equipment: CIP system, etc.
Support water bottling and packaging processes, primarily QA and food safety testing.
Ensure all lines and all processes are validated according to compliance standards.
Complete basic laboratory testing: pH, turbidity, conductivity, etc.
Participate in water sensory (taste and odor) evaluations.
Adhere to site safety and quality KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Support site and corporate quality initiatives.
Communicate results, deviations, and improvement plans to co-workers and other team members. Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
College level education desired, relevant pursuit of study in a related area a plus
Prior experience performing basic laboratory procedures
Exposure to Quality Assurance or Production in a food or beverage processing facility is preferred but not required
Ability to work self-directed and with a team
Solid communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in a team based environment
Experience with sanitation and microbiological control systems.
Familiarity with food safety and food defense requirements, audit and regulatory environments, microbiological testing, MI and other manufacturing control systems.
Ability to interact with various internal contacts to manage the flow of work
Exposure to Fluid processing and the principles of sanitation science
Understanding of good manufacturing practices and HACCP principles is necessary
Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience a plus
Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency
Ability to troubleshoot and make independent decisions related to quality and operation excellence.
Ability to move/lift 50 lbs and stand on your feet for long periods of time throughout the day
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 ("AWS") 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