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Seasonal Production Technician

Primo Brands

Sacramento, CASeasonal$27/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27/hr
Location
Sacramento, CA
Schedule
Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Primo Brands is hiring a seasonal Production Technician at its Sacramento factory. The technician operates and maintains production equipment, performs quality checks, records production and maintenance data, and works with other technicians to support line performance. The role includes an evening-to-overnight Monday–Friday shift and may require holiday and weekend work. Direct hire into a permanent role may be possible, contingent on performance and other factors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Production Equipment OperationEquipment TroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisClean ManufacturingHigh-Speed ProductionBasic MaintenanceTeamworkCommunicationMicrosoft ApplicationsSAPForklift OperationLifting 50 PoundsProlonged StandingEnglish

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent ExperienceStrong English Language Skills

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

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: Sacramento, CA

Compensation: $27.00/hour

Shift: M-F 6:00pm-6:30am

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

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

This position is seasonal , with the possibility of direct hire and increased compensation upon transition to a permanent role, contingent on performance and other relevant factors.

Seasonal Benefits:

Sick time

Employee discounts

401K with a 5% match

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • Complete hourly quality checks

  • Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading themInteract with team members from departments 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

  • Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

  • Prior experience in clean manufacturing preferred

  • Ability to work the scheduled shift which includes start-up and handover meetings

  • Exposure to high-speed production and/or basic maintenance is preferred

  • Troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience

  • Ability to work on your own and with a team

  • Strong communication skills both face to face and over the radio

  • Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience a plus

  • Forklift experience is preferred, but we are able to train new associates

  • Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. and stand on your feet for extended periods of time throughout the day

  • Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather and changes in temperature

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 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 615 open Production Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27/hr
  • California median$25–40/hr49 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr373 hourly ranges

This rate, $27/hr, is 19% below the California median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Production Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 59 open Production Technician jobs in California and 615 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Production Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (271 postings).
Education
7 of the 615 open Production Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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