Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Tech - Nights

Location: Chippewa Falls, WI 

Salary: Based on skills and experience

Schedule: 5pm-5:10am on a 2-2-3 rotation, including every other weekend

We are looking to add a Quality Assurance Technician to our water bottling plant to carry out our company mission of maintaining an inclusive culture of trust, honesty, humility, integrity, and candor in our dealings with others, ourselves, and our communities.

Who are we? 

• Premium Waters is the 2nd largest bottler of private label bottled water products in the U.S.A. We are committed to providing high quality bottled water in an environmentally friendly manner. 
• Our Teams focus on proactively supporting safety, understanding sustainability, and building lasting relationships.

Your part in our story:

The QA Tech is responsible for conducting micro testing, wet chemical analysis of water, testing and maintaining the RO, enforcing GMP policies, quarterly CFR testing for bottles and closures, and various other tasks as they arise.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs daily and quarterly micros
• Performs wet chemical analysis of product.
• Performs Quality checks and calibrations.
• Maintains quality forms and may do cleaning.
• Performs daily Plant checks/walkthrough checking Presage quality checks and cleanliness.
• Writes Process deviations and Non-Conformances.
• Over sees corrective actions are being implemented
• Makes sure that Plant personnel are adhering to corporate GMP policies
• Maintains chemical inventory 
• Must be able to communicate at all levels

• Must follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices. 
• Work 5am-5:10pm on a 2-2-3 shift schedule:
  • Work: Monday & Tuesday – Off: Wednesday & Thursday – Work: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  • Off: Monday & Tuesday – Work: Wednesday & Thursday – Off: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Why work with us? 

We strive to foster an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all PWI locations. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Benefits include: 

• Medical, Prescription Drug, and Vision Program –on DAY ONE
• Dental – on DAY ONE
• A generous PTO program -112 hours in your first year!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Gym Reimbursement Program and Company Paid Wellness Coach
• Online Virtual Care
• Company Paid Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, Children
• Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability 
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program – to supplement your current skillset or advance to a higher position.
• 401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4%
• Bereavement Leave
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Water Program – Free Water
• Referral Bonus
• Daily Pay
• FREE physical therapy on site
• FREE employee medical care at our near-site clinic starting on 1/1/26

About you – preferred requirements for this role

• High School diploma or equivalent, undergraduate degree preferred
• Food, beverage, or liquid consumer product manufacturing a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills 
• Functional Knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Safety - Everyone at Premium Waters, Inc. must be involved and committed to safety. This must be a team effort. Together, we can prevent accidents and injuries and keep each other safe and healthy in the work that provides our livelihood. 

Premium Waters, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.