WHAT YOU'LL DO

Talking Rain, the maker of Sparkling Ice, is looking for a Production Line Operator to be hands-on (literally!) in the production of our products. In this role you’ll safely operate production packaging equipment, performing periodic quality checks. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated teammate to add to our positive plant culture and see their hard work come to life.

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Direct Reports: N/A

Base Hourly Rate: $22/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 4 days a week

Core Hours: Monday - Friday 3:00 am- 3:30 pm

Note: This position will work a 4x12 schedule, enjoying weekends off (Saturday & Sunday) and one rotating day off during the work week. Start and end times are subject to change due to evolving business need.

• Operate all production equipment in a safe manner, following all SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and troubleshooting basic issues as necessary.
• Perform package changeovers.
• Down stack pallets of product in a consistently safe manner.
• Ensure the accuracy of use of all raw materials and availability of materials to avoid downtime.
• Thoroughly complete all quality and operational paperwork in a timely manner.
• Track pallet numbers and record them correctly on the QA inspection sheet.
• Verify all products and product components match the scheduled runs and current specification sheet.
• Continuously inspect packages for quality.
• Recommend suggestions to your Lead and/or Manager to increase efficiency and drive results.
• Verify all safety guards are in place before starting any piece of equipment.
• Escalate critical issues to the Leads and Shift Supervisor as needed.
• Work and collaborate with other teams in the plant; such as warehouse, production, QA team, and maintenance.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are always followed, notifying the immediate supervisor of any food safety and/or quality issues.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience, preferably in the food production industry.
• Fluent in English, able to read instructions carefully.
• Ability to accommodate overtime, occasionally working other shifts and weekends.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Approximately 95% of the time is spent standing.
• Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Vision: Ability to see the physical cleanliness of areas, objects, and equipment
• Stooping/Kneeling/Squatting: Ability to consistently kneel, bend, or stop in order to work under and around certain areas and equipment. (Approximately 40% of the time).
• Reaching/Handling: Ability to handle containers and spray bottles of chemicals, as well as high-pressure water and air hoses.

Apply at:// https://talkingrain.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TR/job/Preston-WA/Production-Line-Operator_R276

This role is safety-sensitive. This means that as part of your core responsibilities, you will 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/plant environment).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4x12
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person