Production Team Member

Role Overview

Must be able to monitor processing and equipment by observing pressure, temperature, and relative humidity measurements. Ensure the product is transported through the facility in a timely and orderly manner, while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

• Operate processing equipment to ensure customer products follow the proper process.
• Enter recipe into the system panel, ensure items match the product on the production floor, monitor production quality control, and identify damaged products. Develop an order schedule.
• Create and direct the work per customer instructions. Ensure proper receipt, storage, handling, and/or distribution of safe and quality food products at the site. Input accurate product documentation into the computer system.
• Assist with onboarding of new customers by evaluating the high‑pressure processing system with their product to obtain correct specifications and report any damages to the supervisor. Transfer product from staging areas to the high‑pressure processing system department via forklift.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as 34°F in cold storage sites or up to 78–100°F in dry storage sites while wearing company‑provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels throughout the plant.

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to collaborate and be respectful to others.
• Food handling and/or food processing experience preferred.
• You must be able to begin work between 5 am and 6 am, and you must be able to work up to 11 hours per day.
• You must demonstrate proper clock management and maintain strong attendance.
• You must maintain close concentration and visual attention to assigned tasks.
• You must be willing and able to follow instructions.
• You must be willing to work in other areas as needed.
• You must be eager to learn and develop new skills.
• You must have good verbal communication skills.
• You must be willing and able to work efficiently and with quickness.
• You must have some familiarity with smartphones, tablets, and email.

• Physical dexterity, ability to lift up to 45 lbs and push/pull/roll carts and containers.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions (dry, cold).
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day.
• Must be able to identify, assess, and observe detail.
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
• Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Allergens:
  We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.

• Weekly pay
• Competitive pay
• Six paid holidays annually
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation accrual beginning at 3rd month
• Health, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet insurance and more
• 401(k) enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Free CAVA meal for every shift worked
• Casual work environment
• All employees are eligible for benefits.

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.