Based in Northern Boulder, Colorado, Meati Foods was founded on the principle that finding the right protein should be easy and consumers should never have to choose between health, taste, or the environment. To achieve this, Meati Foods produces its own nutrient-dense and sustainable meat alternatives that deliver the enjoyment of animal-based meat while only using a few all-natural ingredients. Meati Foods provides its products under the brand Meati; learn more at www.meati.com.
Company Culture:
Our team is passionate about making the world a better place from a nutritional, mental, and environmental perspective. This passion translates into the culture of our office, making Meati Foods a lively, enjoyable, and inclusive place to work. This is an exciting time to be a part of Meati Foods and the growing meat alternative category.
Company Description:
Based in Northern Boulder, Colorado, Meati Foods was founded on the principle that finding the right protein should be easy and consumers should never have to choose between health, taste, or the environment. To achieve this, Meati Foods produces its own nutrient-dense and sustainable meat alternatives that deliver the enjoyment of animal-based meat while only using a few all-natural ingredients. Meati Foods provides its products under the brand Meati; learn more at www.meati.com.
Company Culture:
Our team is passionate about making the world a better place from a nutritional, mental, and environmental perspective. This passion translates into the culture of our office, making Meati Foods a lively, enjoyable, and inclusive place to work. This is an exciting time to be a part of Meati Foods and the growing plant-based meat category.
The Role:
The Food Engineer will support manufacturing innovation and improvement of existing processes, design, install, and configure equipment to reduce cost, improve equipment reliability, and develop best practices within the production process. Work at Meati Foods is fast-paced and provides an exceptional amount of hands-on experience, responsibilities, and exposure.
Responsibilities:
- Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes
- Explore and implement new equipment and technologies to advance the company’s competitive advantage
- Assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data
- Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems
- Utilize new technology and lean manufacturing principles and processes available to maximize efficiency
- Have or develop a network base with equipment vendors
- Ensure adherence to Meati Foods’ policies, practices, and procedures
- Ensure regulatory compliance as appropriate (OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, etc.)
- Develop & maintain process guidelines (SOP/SOC) and training programs for the integration of new products and systems
Must Haves:
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Articulate and professional communication skills – both written and oral
- Strong time management – getting projects completed on time, every time
- Detail oriented
- Willing and active team player
- Eager to take on challenges and wear many hats
- Skilled problem-solving and analytical skills
- Structured organizational skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Dedicated to human and food safety and quality
- High standards of integrity
- Passionate about healthy food and healthy living
Education/Training:
- 4-5 yr college degree in Engineering preferred
- 6-8 years in a manufacturing/production environment with food industry experience
- Project Management skills
Working Conditions:
- Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
- Work with and near fermentation and food mfg equipment
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