1st Shift Utility Support Associate - CCRTE

Mom; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mom's Meals is seeking a Utility Support Associate to assist Machine Operators on the assembly line across blanching, fast freeze, bagging and packaging areas. The role supports production goals and requires ability to lift 20–50 lbs and work 6:00am–4:00pm, Monday through Thursday.

You will help with packaging, pallets, sanitation, and following GMPs and food safety guidelines to meet USDA and FDA standards. A reliable, team-oriented candidate with manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience required.
• Excellent performance and attendance record with a good food and general safety record; a motivated team player.
• Demonstrated commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety rules.
• Behaviors aligned with core values: Teamwork, Dependability, Appreciation & Respect, Innovation & Improvement, Nourishing Our Customers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble on the line, lifting 20–50 lbs at about one item per minute.
• Handle product safely and ensure measurements and weights are accurate and boxes/bags are properly sealed and labeled.
• Assist in making boxes, stacking, wrapping pallets, and other packaging and product movement activities.
• Assist in sanitation of machinery, using proper sanitation techniques with correct chemical handling.
• Follow GMPs and USDA and FDA standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team player

GMPs knowledge

Food safety

Tools

Pallet jack experience

Forklift experience

Job description

The CCRTE Utility Support Associate assists Machine Operators and helps the team to meet production requirements by helping on the assembly line across 3 areas: a blanching area, a fast freeze and bagging area, and a packaging area.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday from 6:00am - 4:00pm

Position responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Complete assembly line work, lifting 20-50 lbs items at a rate of about one item per minute, following the rate of production requirements
• Safely and quickly handle product, ensuring measurements and weights are accurate and boxes and bags are properly sealed and labeled
• Assist in making boxes, stacking, wrapping pallets, and other packaging and product movement activities
• Assist in sanitation of machinery, using appropriate sanitation techniques with proper chemical handling
• Follow GMP's and food safety guidelines, ensuring USDA and FDA standards are met

Required Skills and Experience

• Prior manufacturing experience
• Excellent performance and attendance record, a good food and general safety record, and a motivated team player
• Demonstrated commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety rules
• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with our Core Values: Teamwork, Relentlessly Dependable, Appreciation & Respect, Innovation & Constant Improvement, & Nourishing Our Customers

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Assembly line experience
• Pallet jack and forklift experience

Physical requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• 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)

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. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.