The Role:
 
The Food Production Technician will work in a food manufacturing/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment to carry out daily activities, including but not limited to processing in-process products and packaging of finished products, sanitation, and working with the team to carry out daily and weekly goals. This employee will process products from raw materials to finished goods, working with their hands and operating food processing/packaging equipment. Through our Technical Operator model, employees will be able to learn how to operate in all critical areas of the plant, including (fermentation, food processing, maintenance, sanitation, laboratories, and warehouses.

Responsibilities:

• Food handling, processing, and packaging following standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Assists with the assembly, processing, and packaging of Meati products.
• Performs start-up/shutdown of production equipment and conducts sanitation procedures on equipment and workspace as scheduled.
• Ensures work areas are clean and organized and always adheres to applicable safety rules. 
• Checks and maintains production schedules, running orders, and formulas. 
• Scales, stages, and mixes ingredients according to standard operating procedures.
• Monitors/conducts in-process tests and checks and finishes product tests to ensure that the product meets company standards. 
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on food production equipment, including inspections, lubrication, valve/sensor troubleshooting, and routine replacements (filters, gaskets, diaphragms, etc.).

Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in food production or other industries following good manufacturing practices is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly, work well with others and participate in a team.
• High attention to detail, dedicated to a high caliber of work performance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (12-hour shifts) and lift 50lbs.

The Work Schedule:

Meati is committed to re-imagining manufacturing and providing a schedule that allows our employees to maintain a great work-life balance while driving amazing results when on-site. In this role, you will work on a 12-hour, rotating 3x4, 4x3 schedule. The team will be comprised of 4 rotations, so that your days off are truly yours. 

Compensation:

The starting wage for this role is $20.50-24.50 hourly, with opportunities to increase compensation to up to $28.50 through a level progression program. Additionally, Meati provides shift differential pay for individuals schedule to work nights ( $2 an hour) or weekends ( $4 an hour), and weekend nights ( $6 and hour). In addition to the hourly wage, this position is eligible for a potential quarterly bonus and equity! Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.