Tovala Smart Oven
Overview
Tovala is 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. Our technology, product experience, and food quality differentiate us in the market, and we are building a culture that fosters growth, personal development, and camaraderie. We have raised over $100mm from investors and are committed to a workplace that represents diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Position Summary Tovala warehouse associates are responsible for all inbound and outbound products that hit our facility. Day-to-day operations include ensuring that incoming food and non-food deliveries are accurate and meet high quality, safety, and consistency standards. This role upholds the organization and layout of the warehouse, oversees inventory, and notifies buyers of shortages or damage. Strong communication is imperative so procurement and production can be informed promptly.
Location Location: 248 Tubeway Drive, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
Responsibilities
Direct drivers to unload deliveries in designated staging areas.
Verify actual product received against initial PO and BOL. Confirm integrity of goods and flag FSQA team when necessary.
Maintain receiving logs and verify products meet specifications (temps, quantities, and QC standards).
Transfer and slot product in the correct warehouse location upon receipt.
Optimize pallet configuration and warehouse space to maximize storage and efficiency.
Maintain warehouse organization to ensure full production cycle runs smoothly and is set up for next week production.
Facilitate warehouse resource management by ensuring equipment such as forklifts and floor scrubbers are functioning, charged, and ready when needed.
Model compliance of Warehouse Safety.
Provide support with production tasks during low-volume receiving days.
Assist facility maintenance projects and repairs, as necessary.
Requirements
Forklift Certification, or willingness to go through certification training
Illinois Food Handler certification
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Able to lift, push, or pull up to sixty (60) pounds
Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments, warehouse and cooler/freezer
Compensation & Benefits
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine appropriate salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
Paid Time off
Comprehensive healthcare coverage; 401k with match
Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag
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!
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Position Summary Tovala warehouse associates are responsible for all inbound and outbound products that hit our facility. Day-to-day operations include ensuring that incoming food and non-food deliveries are accurate and meet high quality, safety, and consistency standards. This role upholds the organization and layout of the warehouse, oversees inventory, and notifies buyers of shortages or damage. Strong communication is imperative so procurement and production can be informed promptly.
Location Location: 248 Tubeway Drive, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
Responsibilities
Direct drivers to unload deliveries in designated staging areas.
Verify actual product received against initial PO and BOL. Confirm integrity of goods and flag FSQA team when necessary.
Maintain receiving logs and verify products meet specifications (temps, quantities, and QC standards).
Transfer and slot product in the correct warehouse location upon receipt.
Optimize pallet configuration and warehouse space to maximize storage and efficiency.
Maintain warehouse organization to ensure full production cycle runs smoothly and is set up for next week production.
Facilitate warehouse resource management by ensuring equipment such as forklifts and floor scrubbers are functioning, charged, and ready when needed.
Model compliance of Warehouse Safety.
Provide support with production tasks during low-volume receiving days.
Assist facility maintenance projects and repairs, as necessary.
Requirements
Forklift Certification, or willingness to go through certification training
Illinois Food Handler certification
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Able to lift, push, or pull up to sixty (60) pounds
Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments, warehouse and cooler/freezer
Compensation & Benefits
Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine appropriate salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
Paid Time off
Comprehensive healthcare coverage; 401k with match
Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag
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!
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