Maintenance Mechanic in Preston

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 Plant Operations team makes ideas a reality. They work hard to ensure our refreshing, flavorful beverages are bottled safely and on time. The Maintenance Mechanic will maintain the operational capability of all equipment in the Preston production plant. Coordinates with production leadership to ensure a smooth flow of production. Bring your mechanic know-how, and we’ll teach you how to apply it to our bottling and packaging equipment!

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Direct Reports: NA

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

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

Base Hourly Rate: $30 - $34/hour + shift differential for hours worked outside of 1st shift

Core Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 PM - 4:30 AM

• Maintain and repair all plant equipment and machinery.
• Perform all work orders as required.
• Perform troubleshooting of all mechanical and electrical problems as they occur.
• Make sure all preventive maintenance activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Keep track of all problems that occur on the shift and convey the information to the supervisor, lead, and/or respective department manager.
• Interact, cooperate, and coordinate tasks with other workers through positive communication.
• Notify appropriate department(s) when encountering situations that may impact production efficiencies.
• Seek to improve process, develop best practices, and ensure quality; share these ideas with supervisor for support.
• Maintain and promote a safe and sanitary environment by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• 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

• 2+ years of Maintenance experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments.
• Ability to accommodate overtime, occasionally working other shifts and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• 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

• 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.
• Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
• 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. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.
• Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
• 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. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!
• Vehicle Program – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for Field Sales Specialist, Company car or vehicle stipend included for Field Sales Managers and Market Managers, and a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles for Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors.

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.

Progressive and sustainable, Talking Rain is always looking at what’s next. We’re experiencing double-digit growth, primarily driven by Sparkling Ice, America’s #1 Sparkling Water. We’re constantly innovating. We fail fast and use what we learn to produce incredible results. All of this is possible because of our Rain Makers. This diverse group of people show up every day with an insatiable curiosity and a drive to get things done—and we can always trust them to make it happen. Things move fast around here, which is why we’re so thankful for the flexibility they bring. Above all, our Rain Makers are just an approachable, empathetic bunch—because creating connections is at the core of everything we do.

Our people 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.

We’ve come a long way since we were founded in 1987 by two men in a bar. If you’re looking for your new home, a place where you’ll be empowered to make an impact, visit our website to learn more about the people and events that helped form the company we are today and will be tomorrow.

Mission: Creating connections with every sip!