COMPANY DESCRIPTIONAt Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can't you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond.OVERVIEWBeyond 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 Columbia, MO as a Production Operator I.As a Production Operator I, 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 RESPONSIBILITIESUnder Supervisor guidance, perform daily production activities and operate equipment while maintaining a safe, high-quality, high-volume manufacturing environmentMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including sweeping, gathering trash, and other janitorial duties as assignedPrepare machinery and tools for sanitation, and/or assist with breakdown and cleaning of machineryOperate 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 capacityAssist in assembling and verifying all machinery is set up and ready for production daily and set to spec for operationsPrepare workstations, gather required tools, and retrieve daily batch sheets from Lead/SupervisorsFollow all Food Safety policies in ensuring safety and quality of productKnow how to verify ingredients are within spec of customer and government regulationHelp junior Production Operators in their assigned responsibilitiesRecommend and support development and process improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiencyIdentify and report unsafe operations to Supervisor or leader immediatelyFollow all company policies and procedures, safety procedures, food safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices beyond regulatory needsPerforms other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely mannerQUALIFICATIONSEducation, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:High school diploma or GEDManufacturing experience, especially food manufacturing experience, is preferredProblem solving skills and attention to detailStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to comprehend and follow instructionsAbility to understand and follow safety rules and Good Manufacturing PracticesTeamwork and a positive attitude are essential to maintain a culture of cooperation and respect Must be able to work individually in a team environmentMust be punctual and dependableFlexibility to work any/all shifts to support a high growth work environmentMandatory overtime is required on occasion, which can include some weekends and/or holidaysWORK ENVIRONMENTWarehouse 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.$19 - $19 an hourThe starting hourly base pay for this role is between USD $19 and $20.90. 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, equity, and benefits.Beyond Meat 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. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
