Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.
The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
Job Description
Beyond Meat is focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience. The Production Team is a matrix organization within Beyond Meat that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in DEPA location as a Production Operator II.
As a Production Operator II, you will play a key supporting role in the production and packaging process of delicious Beyond Meat products. You will handle and monitor product and equipment, ensure that everything is running smoothly, and be a safe, productive, and valued team member.
Tasks, Duties, & General Responsibilities
Under Supervisor guidance, perform daily production activities and operate equipment while maintaining a safe, high-quality, high-volume manufacturing environment
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including sweeping, gathering trash, and other janitorial duties as assigned
Prepare machinery and tools for sanitation, and/or assist with breakdown and cleaning of machinery
Operate trucks and other industrial vehicles to transfer product from warehouse to production to freezer (per business need)
Ensure equipment is maintained in clean, good, and safe working condition and recommend improvements to ensure safety, quality, and production capacity
Assist in assembling and verifying all machinery is set up and ready for production daily and set to spec for operations
Prepare workstations, gather required tools, and retrieve daily batch sheets from Lead/Supervisors
Follow all Food Safety policies in ensuring safety and quality of product
Know how to verify ingredients are within spec of customer and government regulation
Help junior Production Operators in their assigned responsibilities
Recommend and support development and process improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency
Identify and report unsafe operations to Supervisor or leader immediately
Identify and report unsafe operations to Supervisor or leader immediately
Gather and verify ingredients for daily production needs
Stage all ingredients on pallets and prepare required ingredients weights for each batch
Verify correct ingredients and weights match batch sheet provided by leadership
Verify ingredient pick list for follow day’s production with warehouse team members
Ability to write and verify label information on pallet sheets and verify pallet count
Record and verify weights of ingredients, both raw and finished goods
Complete paperwork and submit to Production leadership and/or Quality
Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Production Operator position is divided into three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. All Production Operators have the opportunity to advance to each level through a training and assessment process. The Production Operator II must prove sustained proficiency in their assigned function and perform that function at least 85% of the time to receive the pay rate associated with the level. The higher the level, the higher the pay.
DEPA
Pallet Jack
Seasoning Operator
Klicklok Operator
Forming Handheld
Supervisory Duties
None
Qualifications
Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:
High school diploma or GED
Manufacturing experience, especially food manufacturing experience, is preferred
Problem solving skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
Ability to understand and follow safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices
Teamwork and a positive attitude are essential to maintain a culture of cooperation and respect
Must be able to work individually in a team environment
Strong communication skills
Strong Mathematical skills
Must be punctual and dependable
Flexibility to work any/all shifts to support a high growth work environment
Mandatory overtime is required on occasion, which can include some weekends and/or holidays
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Warehouse and production manufacturing environment that includes both tempered and ambient areas.
The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, step, balance, crouch, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, must be able to lift minimal 50 lbs. consistently, reach above shoulders, or as needed to complete tasks.
Must be able to occasionally climb stairs or a ladder to complete tasks.
Position located in a mix of production and office environments and requires a tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10-40˚ F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures.
This position will be required to visit the production floor, refrigerated and frozen storage, and warehouses.
Work flexible shifts as required.
Understand that overtime and occasional weekends and/or worked holidays will be required based on company needs.
**Hourly rate commensurate with experience**
The starting hourly base pay for this role is USD $21.00 per hour. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.
Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
