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 a Machine Operator on Tovala’s food production team, you will play a key role in our food preparation and packing operations. This includes portioning and packaging food products using the appropriate machinery for each item, calibrating and loading film as needed, and ensuring proper machine sealing while consistently inspecting product quality. Machine Operators are also responsible for completing portioning verification forms and maintaining accurate daily production counts.
You will clean and sanitize machines during project changeovers and at the end of each shift. Additionally, you may assist with prepping, packaging inventory, and supporting the packing line as needed to assemble meals for shipment 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 various machines for specific processes. Some machines require changing film and making different setups throughout the day, depending on particular products and projects.
Ensuring the machine is sealing product properly and inspecting product for quality. Expected to make necessary adjustments to the machine to ensure the product is sealing correctly.
Responsible for completing the portioning verification form and maintaining a daily count of completed products.
Cleaning and sanitizing machines when changing projects and at the end of the day.
Prepping packaging inventory and performing duties on the packing line to assemble meals for shipment to customers.
Once trained, responsible for training new operators and providing ongoing training for existing operators.
Assisting operators as problems arise and expected to know and correct basic operating issues across all equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Standing and/or walking for 8+ hours per day in a cold environment (39°F).
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 pounds frequently.
Use of hands and fingers for fine manipulation.
Adequate vision for machine operation and food handling.
Adequate hearing for working around machinery.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for food safety.
Competencies
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to weigh, measure, and portion food.
Basic arithmetic skills.
Ability to understand and make necessary equipment adjustments—knowing the “why” and “when” (training provided).
Understanding of equipment safety (e-stops, door switches, etc.).
Able to work at a safe and quick pace.
Able to reprioritize tasks when necessary.
Able to direct team members at the assigned machine to ensure efficiency and food safety.
Able to keep up with project timelines and production counts.
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!
