Talking Rain Beverage Company Remote
2021-12-28

Packaging Science Intern (Summer 2022)

3.8

We’re Talking Rain, and we’re so much more than water. We build flavorful brands, like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, and Talking Rain Sparkling Waters. We’re also excited that our subsidiary, Beverage Innovation Corporation, Inc. has been shattering expectations in the hard seltzer category with the 2020 launch of Sparkling Ice Spiked.

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.

We empower our Rain Makers to forge the way—creating opportunity at the intersection of what they love, what we need, and where they thrive. We're creating connections with every sip! Want to get to know us better? Click to learn about us and our careers! You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, and Facebook.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

At Talking Rain, we welcome university students to bring your talent, drive, curiosity—and excitement to make a real impact on the beverage market. Interns work on corporate-wide projects in collaboration with our various teams. We empower our interns to bring your creativity, innovation, and ideas while working on projects that enhance our community, consumer, and culture.

Add full flavor to your profile as we create connections with every sip! Discover your path, explore the possibilities—start your journey and find your destination at Talking Rain. #RainisGoodforGrowth

Our Beverage Technology and Innovation team is proud of where we’ve been, but more interested in where we’re going. This team drives creativity, pushing us to find the next big thing. The Packaging Intern will work within packaging innovation, renovation, quality improvements or sustainability, taking it from idea to commercialization, with the sense of ownership.

Based out of Preston, WA OR Remote: If local, minimum two days per week for 12 weeks.

This is a 40 hours per week job, but some of it may be done from home.

Interview Timeline: All interviews will take place in January

Internship Timeframe: 12 Weeks from May 16, 2022 - August 5, 2022 OR June 20, 2022 – September 9, 2022. The specific dates are flexible in accordance with university course schedule and business needs.

Reports to: TBD

  • Lead and execute your own project focused on future or existing product formats under the guidance of the Senior Packaging Engineer
  • Perform packaging assignments as part of a work team involved in the planning, organizing, and developing innovation, sustainability, and value creation initiatives as it relates to the business.
  • Collaborate with all fellow Beverage Technology Innovation, Supply Chain, and Quality counterparts as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology or related field preferred; transferable skills and experience accepted.
  • Integrity is at the core of who you are. You earn people’s trust, with the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information as you field inquiries.
  • You drive, not ride. You’re stellar at prioritization, time-management, and troubleshooting.
  • Your curious mindset enables you to interpret complex data, developing and communicating value-add solutions.
  • You’re approachable, which enables you to build and foster relationships internally and externally with people of all backgrounds.
  • You’re flexible, keeping your eyes on the prize and balancing priorities with grace under pressure.
To help ensure a positive work environment, this role may be subject to random drug testing (including alcohol, cannabinoids, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, and phencyclidine).

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 could get to six weeks!
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). We also have great short-term disability coverage for birth mothers!
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.
Phone Stipend. You Bring Your Own Device (aka cell phone) and we provide you with a stipend each month since it helps us keep in touch with you when you're on the road.
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!
Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.