Tovala
Part-Time Assembler (Onsite)
TLDR
Contribute to food preparation and packing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency in assembly for customer deliveries in a dynamic production environment.
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.
Position Summary
As an Assembler 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. Additionally, you will prepare our packaging inventory and perform duties on our packing line to assemble our meals for shipping to customers.
Location:
248 Tubeway Dr Carol Stream Il
Schedule:
Saturday 6:30am-4:00pm
How you'll spend your time at Tovala
Portioning veggies, grains, spices, and sauces, into small plastic bags of corresponding containers
Inspecting food products for quality
Making small cardboard boxes
Packing products into boxesInsulating shipping boxes
Labeling finished products for shipping
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Working with the team to meet daily production goals
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
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
Physical Demands
Competencies
Our Values
> 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!
Tovala is a food-tech company that combines innovative hardware, software, and fresh food delivery to transform home cooking. We simplify meal preparation, making it quick and convenient for anyone to enjoy chef-prepared meals without the hassle. Our unique approach sets us apart in the crowded meal delivery market, attracting a loyal and engaged customer base.
- Founded
- Founded 2017
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Food Products
- Total raised
- $69M raised