Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist - Food Manufacturing
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Proficiency with computers and software (i.e. G-Suite, Slack, industry specific software, etc.)
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal speaking skills
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Able to lift, push, or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds
- Able to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
- Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments in kitchen, warehouse, and cooler
- Must be fluent in English (verbal and written)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
- 1+ year(s) of experience in food manufacturing production is preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor the food production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including color, moisture, pH, weight, size, etc.
- Hold team members accountable to FSQA standards and procedures.
- Evaluate all finished product for compliance
- Perform and document all testing with precision and accuracy
- Identify, investigate, and communicate out-of-compliance situations and product standards to leadership team and the FSQA Manager
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Pay benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
- 401k with match
- Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
- Paid holidays and our winter facility shutdown where the facility closes for a week around Christmas and New Years
- Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, Tovala swag, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
