WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our Plant Operations team makes ideas a reality. They work hard to ensure our refreshing, flavorful beverages are bottled safely and on time. In this role you’ll perform a variety of routine tasks including cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining sanitary conditions of the processing areas of the plant. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative teammate to help maintain Talking Rain’s high-quality standards and contribute to departmental improvements.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Direct Reports: N/A

Base Hourly Rate: $21/hour shift differential for hours worked outside of 1st shift

Discretionary Bonus Potential: Up to $450 bi-annually. Eligibility is based on Plant and Company profitability.

Location: Onsite at our Preston, WA Plant 5 days a week

Core Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 PM - 5:30 PM

• Maintain a safe environment for the plant and surrounding areas.
• Clean and sanitize listed equipment as prescribed on the master sanitation schedule and QA PMs; follow SOP’s.
• Operate cleaning and sanitizing equipment as directed by the supervisor or sanitation chemical supplier.
• Maintain all equipment with care and immediately notify the manager of any issues or concerns.
• Ensure all work is done safely with proper use of PPE.
• Maintain thorough records and forms to accurately account for activities completed.
• Maintain proper chemical and supply inventories and notify the supervisor of the quantity and timeframe to restock.
• Notify appropriate department(s) when encountering situations that may impact production efficiencies.
• Seek to improve process, develop best practices, and ensure quality.
• Work on projects and special assignments as assigned or initiated.
• Operate Talking Rain’s recycling machine, (crusher), and organize completed bails using a forklift.
• This position may occasionally ask for help in the area of production and rainbow during the slow season which requires heavy lifting.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Cross-train lab technician work including line quality checks, product testing, and other essential duties.
• Promote and enforce GMP’s.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, advising your immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in an automated production environment preferred.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working weekends as needed for special assignments.
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, organizational, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.
• Chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, or food science experience a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE and handle chemicals.
• Ability to lift to 70 lbs.

Apply at: //https://talkingrain.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TR/job/Preston-WA/Sanitation-Technician_R279

This role is safety-sensitive. This means that you'll be regularly responsible for your own safety and/or the safety of others (e.g., driving on behalf of the company, working in a warehouse or plant environment).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Preston, WA 98050: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person