Production Operator

Premium Waters Inc.

Production Operator running individual machine centers on each production line. Ensuring safe operation and quality product at Premium Waters, a bottled water leader.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeQuincy • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating production machinery, ensuring quality control, and performing routine maintenance. Committed to safety and efficiency in a production environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production Machinery OperationQuality Control InspectionPreventative MaintenanceBasic Math SkillsSafety Commitment

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Hard Skills

Machine OperationQuality InspectionPreventative MaintenanceBasic CleaningMaterial HandlingData RecordingBOM Utilization

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Production Line Monitoring

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Production OperatorQuality ProductSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Production Operator runs the individual machine centers on each production line.
They are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of their machinery and the production of quality product at an acceptable rate.
Operates production machinery, in accordance with attached specifications.
Ensures through constant observation and routine inspections that high quality product is being produced.
Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn’t sticking properly.
Participate in preventative maintenance of equipment.
Performs basic cleaning of machinery and of the plant.
Use the BOM to obtain needed raw materials and is responsible for keeping assigned machine filled with these materials.
Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
Count and record finished and rejected packaged items, machine downtime, quantity of materials used, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of two years work-related experience or training preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Computer experience is preferred.
Safety - Everyone at Premium Waters, Inc. must be involved and committed to safety.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and Prescription Drug with a Company Vision Program
Dental
PTO
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
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