Production Assember (3rd Shift)
About The Position
As an Assembler on Tovala’s food production team, you will support food preparation and packing operations, including portioning and packaging food products, preparing packaging inventory, and assembling meals on the packing line for shipment to customers. You will inspect products for quality, keep the work environment clean and safe, and work with the team to meet daily production goals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role works in a production facility that may be crowded with manufacturing equipment and has forklift traffic, noise, and occasional dust. Temperatures can vary, with 39°F being the most common. Food safety responsibilities include reporting food safety or quality problems to authorized personnel and following procedures in the Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, and supporting SQF and other third-party programs and audits.
Requirements
- Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
- Ability to weigh, measure, or otherwise portion food.
- Basic arithmetic.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 or more hours per day in a cold environment.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
- Use of hands and fingers for fine manipulation.
- Vision for machine operation and food handling.
- Hearing.
- Wear personal protective equipment for food safety.
- Food certifications and licenses as required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous food or other manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Portion vegetables, grains, spices, and sauces into small plastic bags or corresponding containers.
- Inspect products for quality.
- Make small cardboard boxes.
- Pack products into boxes.
- Insulate shipping boxes.
- Label finished products for shipping.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Work with the team to meet daily production goals.
- Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
- Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan, as well as programs supporting the SQF system and other third-party programs and audits.
Benefits
- Paid time off, starting with one week in the first year.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- 401(k) with match.
- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals.
- 11 paid holidays and a winter facility shutdown for a week around Christmas.
- Competitive equity package.
- Recognition programs.
- Continued learning stipend.
- Casual dress code.
- In-office coffee, snacks, and drinks.
- Tovala merchandise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
