Manufacturing Technician - Food

Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. Want to join us?

We’re on the search!!!

The Role+

Vow is looking for a passionate Technician to join our Food Manufacturing team on a 4–6 month contract. In this hands-on role, you’ll help to produce entirely new kinds of delicious food, made in a new way at our purpose-built facility in Alexandria, Sydney.

You’ll play a key role in day-to-day food production: following detailed processes, operating equipment, and making sure everything runs smoothly, safely, and to a high standard. It’s careful, considered work that requires patience, precision and a strong sense of ownership.

You’ll be part of a cross-functional company that includes chefs, scientists, and engineers all working together to deliver food that’s as thoughtful as it is delicious.

Your Experience+

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced production environment.
• Previous experience as a production operator in a food manufacturing environment and familiarity with operating and maintaining food production equipment would be ideal but not a must.
• Experience with or Knowledge of HACCP plans, Quality Management Systems (ISO9001, ISO13485 or similar) or GMP standards, ideal but not a must

What you'll do+

As a Manufacturing Technician at Vow, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Machine Operation: Operate production machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures to meet production targets.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform regular cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance tasks to ensure the efficiency and hygiene of production equipment.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor product quality during production, conduct inspections, and report any deviations from quality standards to the Production Supervisor.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, use personal protective equipment, and report any safety concerns promptly.
• Process Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including machine settings, production output, and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Production Supervisor and other team members to achieve daily production goals and address any operational issues.
• Training and Development: Participate in training programs to enhance skills and stay updated on new production processes and technologies.

Success is+

So, why join us?

A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers

Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.

Learn from the best

Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.

Cutting-edge technology

We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.

Backed by the best

We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.

Perks &
Perks

Everyone is an owner

In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.

Paid parental leave

For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.

Relocation budget & support

We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.

Unlimited personal leave

We understand life is hard sometimes. Emergencies happen, kids get sick, medical complications make it hard to be our best selves. Whatever the case, when faced with truly difficult situations, we don't want you to worry about work. Which is why Vow has an unlimited personal leave policy. We'll keep the lights on while you take care of yourself.

Flexible working hours and location

We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.

Converted warehouse 'campus'

Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.

Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre

Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.

Human and dog friendly office

An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.

A variety of social clubs

It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.

Everyone is an owner

In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.

Generous paid parental leave

For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.

Generous relocation budget & support

We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.

Flexible working hours and location

We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.

Unlimited personal leave

Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.

Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre

Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.

Converted warehouse 'campus'

Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.

A variety of social clubs

It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.

Human and dog friendly office

An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.