3rd Shift Sanitation Associate
Grinnell, IA
Kitchen – Sanitation /
Full-Time, 3rd Shift /
On-site
The Sanitation Associate will clean facility and equipment to meet internal Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and ensure FDA & USDA standards. The primary focus is doing a deep clean on machines to ensure they pass pre-op inspection each morning.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Responsible for deep clean of wide variety of machinery so they will pass morning inspection. Must properly break down and clean all production machinery and equipment
- Review and follow internal Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), as well as, FDA & USDA standards
- Clean and sanitize all belts, surfaces, machines, & lines
- Mop and squeegee floors, wipe down walls, etc. in production areas
- Occasionally may use a ladder or scissor lift to reach and clean higher levels
- Remove trash and cardboard and transport waste outside to trash compactor and receptacles
- Properly use and maintain cleaning chemicals
- Help with general housekeeping and organization
- Follow & encourage others to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- May help clean and maintain bathrooms, hand wash stations, or other general areas (e.g., break room, etc.)
- May help clean around exterior of the building as needed
- May help in dish room or other areas as needed
Required Skills and Experience
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Observation and initiative skills
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail as sanitation programs are key to preventing potential bacteria problems
- Willingness to cross-train and help in other areas as needed
- Demonstrated behaviors consistent with our Core Values: Teamwork, Relentlessly Dependable, Appreciation & Respect, Innovation & Constant Improvement, and Nourishing Our Customers
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous food sanitation 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)
Our Team Members Enjoy
- New starting hourly wages
- Free breakfast & lunch
- Weekly pay structure
- No uniforms, casual dress
- Eligible for referral bonuses starting day 1
- PTO accrual from day 1
- Employee discounts on major brands
- Employer-funded holiday savings account
- 401k & full benefits package
Company Overview
Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. 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.
