Assembler (Food Manufacturing)
Tovala
Carol Stream, IL, USA
USD 18.5-18.5 / hour + Equity
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.
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)
Starting Pay: $18.50/hour
Why Team Members Love Working Here
Available Schedules
4 days on / 3 days off — ask us about this rotation
5-day schedule — Thursdays & Sundays off
5-day schedule — Wednesdays & Sundays off
Saturdays only —Great for earning extra income
Friday, Saturday & Monday — weekend-focused, 3 days/week
Full-Time:
Part-Time:
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
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.