Job Description

Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world\'s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy - from plants. We\'re building a rockstar team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to saving our planet.

Want to join the movement? You can help us solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have fun doing it).

As an Operator I you will contribute to the mission of IF by producing our product at our manufacturing plant. Due to the time-sensitive nature of manufacturing, there may be overtime requirements based on business needs. We also abide by OSHA and local environmental agency regulations, mandatory safety training, protective equipment, and chemical handling procedures are required.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations (i.e. proper PPE usage and safe operating practices)
• Adhere to all GMPs (good manufacturing practices) and internal quality standards
• Perform safety checks on all equipment to insure safe operating conditions, escalate any deviations as necessary
• Perform quality checks on all equipment to guarantee product meets specification, escalate any deviations as necessary
• Operate equipment to include:
• Perform machine setups (assembly, calibration, etc.)
• Control and adjust the functions and settings of machines
• Troubleshoot minor machine stoppages
• Load materials
• Palletize finished goods
• Ensure that regular, preventative maintenance procedures are completed in full
• Perform minor sanitation operations
• Document and/or record relevant production information to include:
• Intermediate or final products using an MRP system
• Create and maintain activity logs
• Attach identification labels to finished items and count them to ensure that they conform to initial order
• Accurately record all required GMP and Safety checks
• Communicate status of process area/equipment to include:
• Relevant information with regards to equipment stoppages/issues
• Update and write standard operating and standard sanitation operating procedures
• Coordinates with the other operators the material and people during her/his shift to maximize up-time
• Leads team meeting when supervisor is not available
• Ensures all KPI and production reports are filled out OTIF (on time in full) for assigned area

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools
• Packaging goods manufacturing required
• Able to work in cold, refrigerated environment
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand during duration of shift
• Able to use tools to perform repetitive actions during duration of shift
• Ability to work 3rd shift hours (9pm - 5:30am)

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing background preferred
• Work-center coordination preferred

$20 - $20 an hour

This position is based in Oakland, CA and has a base hourly pay of $20/hour, + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Impossible Foods offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to or call 855-877-6365. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email inbox will not be accepted.

If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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