Production Machine Operator

Production Machine Operator

As a Machine on Tovala's food production team, you will be involved in our food preparation and packing operations. This includes portioning and packaging our 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. Machine operators will also be 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. Additionally, as needed machine operators will prep packaging inventory and perform duties on the packing line to assemble our meals for shipping to customers.

Location: 5041 W 2400 S Suite 500, West Valley City, UT

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

The values we hold dear:

Put The Team First

We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.

Get S#!t Done (Well)

We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.

Connect The Dots

We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.

Be Direct

We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.

Embrace The Obstacles

We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.

Champion The Customer

We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions. 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!