1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead
momsmeals· Quality & Technical Services
About this role
The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for performing and monitoring Food Safety and Quality procedures while providing leadership and training to hourly and temporary Quality Assurance personnel.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
- Place and remove hold tags under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager
- Perform daily audits of coolers
- Accurately document all inbound and outbound trucks
- Perform gel pack audits assuring that target weights are met, and they have the proper seals
- Monitor compliance to sanitation and GMP requirements for all team members
- Monitor and document room temperatures throughout the facility as assigned by management
- Monitor and document temperatures of meals
- Perform accuracy checks on thermometers
- Perform direct observations and record reviews
- Accurately complete all required documentation
- Review all records for accuracy and completeness
- Has the authority to stop the line from running if the process is potentially causing a food safety concern
- Work with all departments to enhance Quality Assurance and sanitation programs throughout the facility
- Assist in training all departments in Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures
Required Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated effective Food Safety knowledge (PCQI, allergens, sanitation, GMPs)
- Excellent communicative skills
- Ability to collaborate
- Passion for accuracy
- Completely trustworthy and reliable
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Handwriting is legible
- Must be organized and detail oriented
- Basic computer skills are required
- Must be able to prioritize to meet deadlines
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Forklift experience
- Previous experience in a food and/or manufacturing industry
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)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead position at momsmeals?
The salary for this 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead role at momsmeals is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead position at momsmeals located?
This 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead role at momsmeals is based in Ankeny, IA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead role at momsmeals full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead role in the Quality & Technical Services department at momsmeals.
Which team or department does the 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead at momsmeals belong to?
This 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead position is part of the Quality & Technical Services department at momsmeals. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead position at momsmeals?
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When was the 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead job at momsmeals posted?
This 1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead position at momsmeals was posted on Oct 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
1st Shift Quality Assurance Lead
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