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BlueTriton

Quality Assurance Technician

Ontario, CA

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.

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Job Description

Location: Ontario, California

Compensation
Pay: $23 - $31 / hour

Benefits
401(k) matching; dental insurance; flexible spending account; health insurance; life insurance; paid time off and holidays; vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; career stability and growth!

Schedule
First Shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Skills Required:
  • Troubleshoot basic water processing functionality: pumps, valves, piping, etc.
  • 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.
  • Plating of micro samples
  • Create spiked samples to test proficiency
  • Daily review of quality data from operators
  • Manage 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 member
  • Provide QA training support for QA operators
Qualifications

Key qualifications include:
  • 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 preferred
  • 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
  • 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 40 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 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

Client-provided location(s): Ontario, CA, USA
Job ID: BlueTriton-20237540
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)