Production Technician

Primo Brands · Saratoga Springs, NY

Level: Technician
Team: Production
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 5 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level production role at Primo Brands (food & beverage) in Saratoga Springs, NY. 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.

Tools it names: Root cause, SAP
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $52k–$92k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 71 manufacturing technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 41 other live production postings in New York.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 81%
Lean 26%
Union environment 24%

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Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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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 Perform mathematical calculations as needed 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 Crosstrain 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

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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: Saratoga Springs, NY Compensation: $26.92 / hour at time of hire with $.50 increases at 90 and 180 days upon completion of successful review Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + every other Saturday; 5:00pm - 5:30am; Night Shift after an initial training period on day shift Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs Benefits of working for Primo Brands: Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA, heath savings account (HSA) Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits