Company Description:

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Meati Foods is on a mission to help feed everyone -- forever. We believe everyone should have the choice to eat nutritious, unprocessed protein grown from nature. That's why we harness a single, infinite ingredient called mycelium – the muscular root structure of mushrooms – to put delicious Good Energy on your plate without compromising on health for you and your family, or for the planet. Get to know Meati at www.meati.com or on Instagram.

Company Culture:

Our team is passionate about making the world a better place through good health and wellness, positive climate impact, and equitable access to nutrition around the world. This passion translates into the culture of our office, making Meati Foods a lively, enjoyable, innovative, and inclusive place to work. This is an exciting time to be a part of Meati Foods and the growing plant-based meat category.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the packaging department where needed. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Develop and build the packaging lab at the pilot plant
  • Assist with commissioning assistance at the Mega Ranch in Thornton, CO.
  • Develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging across plant-based food products from concept to launch
  • Research and stay updated on innovative sustainable packaging materials
  • Develop pallet patterns using TOPS palletization system
  • Coordinate ship tests to ensure dry ice stays frozen in direct-to-consumer shipments
  • Improve the customer/packaging interactions for direct-to-consumer shipments
  • Help build and populate the Meati specification system

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in a packaging program or like field with an understanding of basic packaging materials
• Understanding of packaging specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft programs; word, excel, and powerpoint
• Required skills: detail oriented, workload management, strong communication, problem solving

**COMPENSATION: **$20/hour. Full time schedule for a period of 6 months (early July to mid-December 2022).
Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Contributions & Company Match

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Meati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.