Temporary Forklift Driver, Part-Time

WHO WE ARE

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT.

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.

Driving is your name, safety is your game. Our Forklift Drivers provide support to the supply chain by efficiently collecting, loading, shipping and receiving warehouse products.

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Location: Onsite at our Kent, WA warehouse 4 days a week

Core Hours: Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; hours vary based on business needs but will be limited to 29 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour + shift differential for hours worked outside of 1st shift

• Operate all forklift equipment safely and help complete accurate shipping, receiving, inventory, and record keeping duties

• Perform all pre-flight inspections on forklift equipment.

• Manage proper product consolidation and rotation in the warehouse, adhering to FIFO at all times.

• Stack product safely, precisely, and according to standards.

• Perform cycle count, inbound receipt and outbound sales orders, using an RD scanner.

• Strictly follow all dock safety procedures and ensure loads are locked when in use.

• Maintain GMP and housekeeping standards by proactively keeping work areas clean, putting away all raw materials, pallets, full goods, etc. when not in use.

• Assist in inventory cycle counting.

• 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 or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of one (1) year of forklift driving experience, warehouse experience preferred. WMS experience a plus!

• Ability to accommodate overtime, occasionally working other shifts and weekends.

• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively, as well as to push and pull up to 100 lbs. regularly.

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 feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results.

Rain Makers don’t wait for answers – we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo.

We promote inclusivity. Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.

WHAT WE OFFER
Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks, and we want to equip our Rain Makers with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...

• Three Weeks of Vacation. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!

• FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.

• Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra m