Production Technician (Afternoon/Evening Shift)

Who we are

At Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.

What do peanut butter, chocolate and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods, but are inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are always top 9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable and most importantly, utterly delicious.

In 2022, Voyage Foods announced our $36 million Series A to enable the growth of our teams as well as support demand generated from our retail and B2B partnerships. Voyage Foods’ Series A was led by UBS O-Connor and Level One Fund with participation from Horizons Ventures, SOSV’s Indie Bio, and others. It’s a great time to join our team!

How we work

We’re a rapidly growing team of people who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, and improve what we’ve already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it’s our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and do our products proud.

Role Summary

We’re looking to bring on a dedicated Production Technician to our team who will help us meet the increasing and immediate needs of customers. You will be actively involved and support the production of our spreads and products, while adhering to company and regulatory protocols and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing food-science startup for an individual who is committed to learning and their own growth.

We are currently looking for an individual that can work between 1pm-10pm. Morning availability is not needed.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position based at our 2500 Campbell St. facility in Oakland, California.

What you’ll do

Food Preparation

• Prepare, roast, grind, mix, and pack a variety of products according to customers’ orders or instructions of management, following approved procedures.
• Strictly adhere to all the HACCP and GMP’s policies and procedures to ensure the quality and safety of our products.
• Provide support in areas of production such as Batching, Preparation and Mixing, ensuring that the ingredients are of high quality and available to Production.

Food Assembly

• Ensure prepared items are available for the assembly line.
• Participate in the jar and pouching production line.
• Fill individual serving cartons with portions by hand or using an automatic filling machine.
• Examine filled jars, cups or pouches for completeness and appearance, and store completed units in storage areas correctly.

Food Safety and Staff

• Adhere to all safety and processing procedures with consideration of the facility, product, and other personnel.
• Communicate effectively with the Production Manager and all other production team members.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with regulatory protocol.
• Report all incidents (safety issues, spills, accidents, etc) to the Production Manager.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and maintain the work area including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), sanitation chemicals and cleaning equipment assigned to the work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

What makes an ideal candidate

• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or related environment, preferably in food manufacturing or production.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work alternate shifts including, early mornings, and weekends
• The ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds
• The ability to work cleanly and efficiently
• Posses a can-do attitude and be able and willing to take direction
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and manager