Inventory Associate

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.

Position Summary

Tovala warehouse associates are responsible for all inbound and outbound products that hit our facility. Day-to-day operations include ensuring that incoming food and non-food deliveries are accurate and meet our high quality, safety, and consistency standards. This individual will be upholding the organization and layout of the warehouse. You will oversee our inventory and notify buyers of shortages or damage of incoming ingredients. Good communication skills are imperative to this role so that procurement and production are notified promptly and can make accommodations accordingly.

Location: 248 Tubeway Drive, Carol Stream, IL, 60188

• Direct drivers to unload deliveries in designated staging areas.
• Verify actual product received against initial PO and BOL. Confirm integrity of goods and flag FSQA team when necessary.
• Maintain receiving logs and verify products meet specifications (temps, quantities, and QC standards).
• Transfer and slot product in the correct warehouse location upon receipt.
• Optimize pallet configuration and warehouse space to maximize storage and efficiency.
• Maintain warehouse organization to ensure full production cycle runs smoothly and is set-up for next week production.
• Facilitate warehouse resource management by ensuring equipment such as forklifts and floor scrubbers are functioning, charged, and ready when needed.
• Model compliance of Warehouse Safety.
• Provide support with production tasks during low volume receiving days.
• Assist facility maintenance projects and repairs, as necessary.

• Forklift Certification, or willingness to go through certification training
• Illinois Food Handler certification
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to sixty (60) pounds
• Able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
• Comfortable working in hot and cold temperature environments, warehouse and cooler/freezer

• Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine appropriate salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
• Paid Time off
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in401k with match
• Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals 
• Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
• Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag

The values we hold dear

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!