Production Operator

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 The Company 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 team member experience. The Commercialization team is a matrix organization within the Company that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins.

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located at the Pilot Plant in El Segundo, CA as a Production Operator.

As a Production Operator, you will play a key supporting role in the production and packaging process of delicious 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

Follow all company policies and procedures, safety procedures, food safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices beyond regulatory needs

Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner

Supervisory Duties

NoneQUALIFICATIONSEducation, 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

Must be punctual and dependable

Flexibility to work any/all shifts to support a high growth work environment 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.…