Quality Assurance Batcher

Location: Preston

WHO WE AREWe’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 DOOur Plant Operations team makes ideas a reality. They work hard to ensure our refreshing, flavorful beverages are bottled safely and on time.

You’ll get hands-on (literally!) with the creation of our products by making syrups for the use on our production line and ensuring that our products live up to our standards.

Report to:
Quality Assurance Manager Direct Reports: N/ABase 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:

Sunday
- Thursday, 9:00 pm - 5:30 am (Start and end times are subject to change due to evolving business need)

Note:

Training hours will differ from Core Hours and will take place on 1st Shift, Monday
- Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Exceptions can be made due to the availability of the applicant.

Properly measure and mix ingredients into syrup tanks, operating various equipment (e.g. pumps, valves, forklift truck), as well as an interactive panel touch screen.

Perform CIP (Clean In Place) of the Batching Equipment utilizing the Automated-Sanitation Controls System.

Record all material lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities accurately and efficiently.

Review finished batches using laboratory equipment to ensure that they meet specifications.

Accurately inventory ingredients, managing expiration dates and quantities.

Assist the QA Technician in performing product checks and line inspections.

Assist in carrying out the Food Safety/HACCP programs, verifying critical points.

Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times and notify the immediate supervisor of any food safety and quality issues.

Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRINGHigh School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience.

Math and computer skills desired.

Experience in an automated production or warehouse environment is preferred.

Chemistry or food science experience is a plus.

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

Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs. occasionally, 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! 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!

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