Mom's Meals

Fulfillment Associate at Mom's Meals (Ankeny, IA)

Mom's Meals· Ankeny, IA·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Mom’s Meals, the leading national provider of refrigerated home-delivered meals in the healthcare market, is in hyper-growth mode. The Fulfillment Associate is responsible for picking, scanning, and packing a portion of each customer’s order as it passes in front of them in a safe and efficient manner. This position is fast paced and requires the associate to remain in a refrigerated environment for the entirety of the shift.

The hours for 1st shift are Monday - Thursday from 6am to 4:30pm with a starting wage of $17.25 The hours for 3rd shift are Monday - Thursday from 8pm to 6am with a starting wage of $18.75

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

  • Pick correct items for cooler boxes scan appropriately, and pack items to complete your portion of the customer’s order
  • Adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards
  • Pay close attention to detail while performing job duties including but not limited to reading labels, selection of product, etc
  • Meet productivity and accuracy standards
  • Produce a quality work output on a consistent basis
  • Move product from one location to another, following food sanitation and safety guidelines
  • Assist with general housekeeping
  • Work is done inside a large warehouse area that is free from outside weather conditions but maintains a temperature between 34-40 degrees (Gloves will be provided)

Required Skills & Experience

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Be able to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours
  • Able to lift/move to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Shifts can include weekends and holidays and/or overtime
  • Have a strong service orientation
  • Be a team player, including the ability to communicate well with others
  • Prior experience adhering to company policies and showing core values
  • Able to work independently with little supervision
  • Must have basic reading skills
  • Pass a post offer drug screen and background check

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Previous experience in warehouse distribution, or similar environment

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
  • Frequently is required to stand, talk, and listen
  • Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, 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 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.

Why work at Mom's Meals

  • Culture: Family-oriented, mission-driven environment where employees are treated like family and can directly see the impact of their work on clients’ lives.
  • Roles available: Customer service (bilingual, compassionate), production (plate & pack operators, QA technicians), fulfillment (inventory control, logistics), and drivers (delivering meals direct to homes, often with four-day work weeks).
  • Work environment: On-site roles in kitchen facilities and distribution centers; customer service likely in-office or hybrid (not explicitly stated); drivers work locally.
  • Perks: Pride in making a difference – “You can be a bright part of someone’s day.” Opportunities for growth across various departments (customer service, production, logistics, healthcare partnerships).
  • Notable: Company emphasizes “work family” and “compassion” as core values; employees report high satisfaction from helping vulnerable populations.

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