Location: Hollis, ME
Category: Food Quality Assurance
Department: Quality Assurance
Job ID: 10063-en_US
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.
Job Description
This position is the key administrative function for the factory food safety and quality systems and serves as back-up coverage for the microbiology and analytical chemistry laboratory. The Quality Systems Coordinator is responsible for managing the documents and record systems and ensuring compliance for HACCP, GMP, Primo Brands Quality Management Systems and all related food safety programs. The candidate provides quality systems leadership, support, and training to the factory by identifying key opportunities and implementing projects as well as tracking and reporting systems to improve food safety, product quality and regulatory compliance.
Factory Location: Hollis, ME
Compensation: $30.00 / hour
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Full-Time, 1st Shift
Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more! Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment
Responsibilities
– Support/Lead internal audit function within the factory for Primo Brands FSMS, ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 and IBWA standards
– Verify plant quality and food safety programs and practices are in place, effective and compliant (QMS review)
– Support Microbiological and Analytical laboratory functions, providing back-up/vacation coverage when needed
– Maintain factory Quality Team rooms site including Document Control program
– Develop/coach/train employees on quality programs and compliance standards
– Site Administrator for InfinityQS, Traceability Tool, Microweb Database, Sensory Database, Consumer Complaint Database, Mineral Tracking Log
– Manage Calibration Program (ICP, Master Equipment log, 3rd Party Calibrations, etc.)
– Serve as Traceability Team Lead
– Develop, document and implement best practices for quality systems
– Manage factory quality non-conformance log, verify non-conformance corrective actions for internal and external audit findings
– Participate in HACCP reviews and perform monthly HACCP verification tracking activities
Qualifications
– Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, or comparable Science field.
– Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Globe SAP, and InfinityQS
– Microbiology or analytical chemistry lab experience preferred
– Knowledge of water chemistry and experience working with chemicals.
– Knowledge of microbiological techniques such as preparation of media, reading and interpreting microbial growth.
– Ability to troubleshoot laboratory and operational equipment and work with others for problem resolution.
– Strong communication and organizational skills (written and verbal)
– Knowledge of Quality system standards and practices
– Strong organizational, record keeping, analytical, and problem solving skills are required
– Attention to detail and high degree of self-governed responsibility
– Ability to move/handle 50 lbs and stand on your feet for long periods of time throughout the day.
– Ability to work independently and with a team environment
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 flavored and 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 than 11,000 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. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com
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