Production Machine Operator Lead

Production Machine Operator Lead

We're Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we've amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We've raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.

How You'll Spend Your Time at Tovala

• Food preparation and packing operations
• Packaging food products using corresponding machines for specific products. Calibrating and loading film as needed
• Ensuring the machine is sealing product properly and inspecting product for quality
• Responsible for completing the portioning verification form and maintaining a count of completed products daily.
• Cleaning and sanitizing machine when changing projects and end of day
• Prep our packaging inventory and perform duties on our packing line to assemble our meals for shipping to customers.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Standing and/or walking up to 8+ hours per day in a cold environment (39 degrees F)
• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 pounds frequently
• Use of hands and fingers for fine manipulation
• Vision for machine operation and food handling
• Hearing
• Wear personal protective equipment for food safety

Competencies:

• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions
• Ability to weigh, measure, or otherwise portion food
• Basic arithmetic

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous food or other manufacturing experience preferred

$22 - $22 an hour

The values we hold dear:

• Put the team first
• Get s#!t done (well)
• Connect the dots
• Be direct
• Embrace the obstacles
• Champion the customer

At Tovala we're committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!