Production Technician

Saratoga Springs, New York


Employer: BlueTriton
Industry: Manufacturing / Operations
Salary: $24.42 per hour
Job type: Full-Time

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 currently seeking a full-time Production Technician for our manufacturing facility in Saratoga Springs, NY

Pay: $24.42 / hour
50 cent increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review
Shift differential for applicable hours worked

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am, Night shift, Full-Time
Shift hours may change to 5:00 pm - 5:00 am as demand increases
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Day 1 enrollment

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, and forklifts
  • Record the following: preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics
  • Adhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programs
  • Communicate effectively when issues arise that prevent operating to company standards/procedures
  • Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, and downtime
  • Ensure quality product is sent to customers by completing hourly quality checks
  • Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading them
  • Interact with team members from various departments (Quality Assurance, Maintenance, etc.) to maximize output and efficiency
  • Attend shift, team, and plant meetings during their scheduled times
  • Measure and continuously improve the line operation as a team and with other technicians
  • Cross-train in other areas to support operations during downtimes
  • Maintain your workstation in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and good manufacturing practices.
  • Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency

Qualifications
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
  • Two or more years prior experience in production within manufacturing, ideally in the food or beverage industry, or a clean manufacturing environment
  • Forklift experience a plus
  • 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-speedproduction environment
  • Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times overa 12-hourshift
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Successful completion of a post offer physical, drug screen, and background check are required
  • Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hotand cold)

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. ("BlueTriton") is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B'EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.

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


Created: 2024-05-08
Reference: 20369204
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Saratoga Springs


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