Plate & Pack Operator I - Weekends

The Production Line Worker is responsible for a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall production of customer orders. This position encompasses a variety of job tasks including plating, packaging, de-boxing, blending, and sanitation. This position is fast paced and could require team members to remain in a refrigerated environment for the entirety of the shift. Available shifts Weekend Fri-Sun 4:00am - 5:30pm

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Communicate effectively and regularly with team members and leaders

Adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards including food safety and sanitation guidelines

Decant or remove product from packaging in a safe and sanitary manner

Complete equipment sanitation to ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met

Portion out ingredients into customer meals in a safe and efficient manner as they pass on the production line

Inspect meals for proper labelling and quality standards

Package meal trays coming off the production line into cases and unitize on a pallet for storage and shipping

Complete routine and periodic cleaning of plant environment

Keep pace with the surrounding environment to meet production goals in a safe manner

Produce a safe and quality work output on a consistent basis

Work is done inside a kitchen environment that is free from outside weather conditions but maintains a temperature between 30-70 degrees

Required skills and experience

Must be at least 18 years old

Pass a post offer drug screen and background check

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, overnights, or OT as required

Must be able to work a 12-hour shift

Be able to work in varying temperatures between 34˚F - 80˚F

Be a team player, including the ability to communicate well with others

Able to work independently with little supervision

Follow detail-oriented instruction 

Preferred skills and experience

Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Safety

Production/Manufacturing experience

Basic Math/Reasoning/Data Entry/Reading Comprehension

Have a strong service orientation

Previous experience working on a production line

Experience working in refrigerated environments

Demonstrated behaviors consistent with our Core Values of Teamwork, Relentlessly Dependable, Appreciation & Respect, Innovation & Constant Improvement, and Nourishing Our Customers

Physical requirements

Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms

Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs for a 12-hour shift

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Able to perform repetitive movements

Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Must be able to interact with common food allergens 

Company Overview Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. EEO Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.