Sanitation Technician

WHO WE ARE

We’re Talking Rain, and we’re so much more than water. We build flavorful brands, like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, Sparkling Ice +Energy, Talking Rain Waters, and AQA pH waters. We're creating connections with every sip!

When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with ⁠benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them. 

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: $22/hour + shift differential for hours worked outside of 1st shift

Discretionary Bonus Potential: Up to $900 bi-annually. Eligibility is based on Plant and Company profitability.

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

Core Hours: 3rd Shift: 5 x 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, 8:00 PM - 4:30 AM - OR - Night Shift: 4 x 12-hour shifts, 3:00 PM - 3:30 AM, with rotating days off during the week, consistent with the existing night shift schedule.

• 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.

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.

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).

Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive.

We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting fe