Sanitation Technician - Second Shift

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice•Preston, WA

3d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
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.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to wear appropriate PPE and handle chemicals.
Ability to lift to 70 lbs.
This role is safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an automated production environment preferred.
Chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, or food science experience a plus.

Responsibilities

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.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Cross-train lab technician work including line quality checks, product testing, and other essential duties.
Occasionally assist with production tasks, including, but not limited to, rainbow pack operations and filler line operations. Cross-training in these areas will help support workflow needs.
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.

Benefits

Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year.
FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave.
Flexibility Stipend.
Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)
Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.
401k with Immediate Vesting.
Fitness Reimbursements.
Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
Medical/Dental/Vision.
Vehicle Program – Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!
Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.