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Posted August 14, 2026

Part-Time Assembler

Tovala
Carol Stream, IL, US Full Time
18.5USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
We’re Tovala, 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 to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.

Why Team Members Love Working Here

  • Additional $0.25/hour raise opportunity every 6 months

  • Employee of the Month award — $150 gift card

  • Culture Champ Award — $350 gift card (quarterly)

  • Automatic entry into annual raffles with great prizes

  • Paid winter holiday shutdown (around Christmas time)

Schedule

Part-Time

  • Saturdays only — Great for earning extra income

  • Friday, Saturday & Monday — 3 days/week

Responsibilities

  • Portion vegetables, grains, spices, and sauces into containers

  • Inspect food products for quality and accuracy

  • Assemble and package meals for shipping

  • Label finished products for delivery

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

  • Work with the team to meet daily production goals

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred

  • Previous food production or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

  • Ability to weigh, measure, and portion food accurately

  • Basic arithmetic and counting skills

Physical Demands

  • Standing and/or walking for 8+ hours per shift in a refrigerated environment (39°ree;F)

  • Frequently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 25 pounds

  • Use of hands and fingers for repetitive tasks and fine manipulation

  • Vision required for food handling and machine operation

  • Personal protective equipment required for food safety

Our 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!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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