Company description

We are a tempeh-making cooperative in Biddeford, ME that sources beans from local and regional organic farmers and innovated the tempeh fermentation process to not use plastic bags, which makes our tempeh taste better (no bitterness) and a superior product.

Job description

Opportunity to become a member of the team at Tootie’s Tempeh, a Biddeford, Maine-based worker-owned cooperative and sustainable producer of tempeh, a fermented, organic, and locally sourced plant protein. This production position supports the Operations Manager and other Production Assistants in the tempeh-making and packaging processes. Duties include, but are not limited to: line work for packaging including heat/cool treatment, drying, packaging and labeling case boxes, and clean-up/washing/sanitizing. Prior food production experience helpful as well as experience working with food-related equipment. A passion for healthy food and fermentation and an interest in coops is a plus. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Opportunity to become a worker-owner after 1 year. Opportunity to become full time starting in April, 2025. Starting salary at $20/hr. 

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

November 30, 2024