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1st Shift Set-Up Technician
Mom's Meals
Lever
- Location
- Grinnell, IA, Not specified
- Type
- Full-Time, 1st Shift
- Salary
- Salary not specified
- Posted
- 10 Nov 2026
The Set-Up Sanitation Associate will clean the facility and equipment to meet internal Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and ensure FDA & USDA standards. This position will also tear down, sanitize, and set up line equipment. 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 cleaning a 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 Tear down, sanitize, and set up the following equipment as well as manage the preventative maintenance of these equipment and parts: V-mags, Unifillers, Diaphragm Pumps, Kettles, and other equipment as needed Clean and sanitize all belts, surfaces, machines, and lines Properly use and maintain cleaning chemicals Follow & encourage others to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Work with Sanitation Supervisor and Manager to ensure that the department has parts on hand for backup Be available, via hand-hel
The Set-Up Sanitation Associate will clean the facility and equipment to meet internal Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and ensure FDA & USDA standards. This position will also tear down, sanitize, and set up line equipment. 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 cleaning a 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 Tear down, sanitize, and set up the following equipment as well as manage the preventative maintenance of these equipment and parts: V-mags, Unifillers, Diaphragm Pumps, Kettles, and other equipment as needed Clean and sanitize all belts, surfaces, machines, and lines Properly use and maintain cleaning chemicals Follow & encourage others to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Work with Sanitation Supervisor and Manager to ensure that the department has parts on hand for backup Be available, via hand-held radio, to answer calls pertaining to equipment and setup issues Repair hoses to compressed sanitation system Required Skills and Experience Observation and initiative skills Good communication skills Attention to detail as sanitation programs are key to preventing potential bacterial problems Willingness to cross-train and help in other areas as needed 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) Ability to work at heights of 50 feet or more on a ladder or scissor lift Ability to push, pull, and lift 100 pounds occasionally 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.