Forklift Driver - Preston

Location: Preston

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 Where ideas become reality, our Plant Operations team works diligently to ensure our refreshing, flavorful products make it safely and soundly into their bottles so that you can open one wherever you may be.

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:

Sr. Manager, NW Supply Chain Operations 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 Warehouse 4 days a week Core

Hours:

Monday - Friday 3:00 am- 3:00 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 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 always, notifying 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 20 pounds occasionally. 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! All regular, full-time Rain Makers are equipped with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being.

That means things like... Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. 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…