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Assembler (Food Manufacturing)

Tovala · 248 Tubeway Drive, Carol Stream, IL

About Tovala 

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.

Starting Pay: $18.50/hour

Why Team Members Love Working Here

  • Additional $0.25/hour raise opportunity every 3 months

  • Employee of the Month award — $150 gift card

  • Culture Champ Award — $350 gift card (quarterly)

  • Automatic entry into annual raffles with great prizes

  • Paid winter holiday shutdown (one week around Christmas time)

Available Schedules

Full-Time:

  • 4 days on / 3 days off — ask us about this rotation

  • 5-day schedule — Thursdays & Sundays off

  • 5-day schedule — Wednesdays & Sundays off

  • Part-Time:

    • Saturdays only —Great for earning extra income

    • Friday, Saturday & Monday — weekend-focused, 3 days/week

Responsibilities

  • Portion vegetables, grains, spices, and sauces into containers

  • Inspect food products for quality and accuracy

  • Assemble and package meals for shipping

  • Label finished products for delivery

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

  • Work with the team to meet daily production goals

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred

  • Previous food production or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

  • Ability to weigh, measure, and portion food accurately

  • Basic arithmetic and counting skills

Physical Requirements

  • Standing and/or walking for 8+ hours per shift in a refrigerated environment (39°F)

  • Frequently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 25 pounds

  • Use of hands and fingers for repetitive tasks and fine manipulation

  • Vision required for food handling and machine operation

  • Personal protective equipment required for food safety

Full-Time Benefits (30+ Hours)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first month after hire

  • 401(k)

  • Paid birthday off

  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

  • Paid holidays

  • Company equity that vests over four years

  • Tovala oven and discounted meal plan after 90 days

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