Plate & Pack Operator I

Job Description

Job Description

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

Weekday

1st shift: Mon-Thurs 5:00am - 3:30pm

2nd shift: Mon-Thurs 2:30pm - 12:30am

Weekend

Fri-Sun 4:00am - 5:30pm

• 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

• 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 

• 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

• 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. 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.