Blow Mold Technician, Hawkins

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Factory Location: Hawkins, TX

Compensation: $31.95/hour

Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked

Schedule: 6:00am - 6:00 pm rotating 2-2-3

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

Skills Required:

Safely and proactively operate, troubleshoot, and optimize PET injection and support equipment

Meet performance targets for injection

Ensure proper setup of injection machines

Monitor and adjust bottle processes to optimize bottle quality and correct defects, including the completion of hourly quality checks

Manage bottle silo level, merge/dump gate setup, and blower speeds

Routinely communicate with up/down stream operators to maximize line performance

Execute preform and bottle changeovers

Maintain machine adjustment logs

Comply with sanitation standards, adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and maintain a clean and organized work area

Follow contamination prevention and machine cleaning procedures

Become proficient in facility specific injection equipment operations and troubleshooting

Use troubleshooting to correct downtime issues

Communicate with maintenance on machine performance issues, submit work requests for corrective maintenance

Cross train and perform duties of other team members as needed

Assist with equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and rebuilds as needed

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Prior experience operating PET injection equipment, troubleshooting injection components, and processing experience is preferred but not required

Solid computer skills, including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and enterprise management software (SAP)

Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively

Solid problem solving and decision-making skills

Comfort working in a high-speed production environment

Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12-hour shift, basic math and reading skills

Successful completion of a post offer physical, drug screen, and background check are required

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavoredand enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities,and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo 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.