Des Moines Cold Storage
Headquartered in Des Moines, IA · Food Processing · 2 U.S. facilities
About Des Moines
AI-written, sourcedDes Moines Cold Storage is a food processing company based in Des Moines, Iowa, operating a single facility. The company maintains a small workforce of approximately 25 employees and does not use ammonia refrigeration systems.
person_search Candidate Intelligence
- check_circleSingle-location operation in Des Moines provides stable, local employment without relocation demands.
- check_circleVery small facility size suggests closer working relationships and direct visibility with management.
- check_circleFood processing sector offers steady work in an essential industry.
- check_circleNo ammonia refrigeration simplifies workplace hazard profile compared to some cold storage competitors.
business_center Client Intelligence
- warningTight labor market for cold storage operations: 298 ammonia-refrigerated plants within ~250 miles, concentrated in nearby Omaha, Lincoln, and Sioux City metros—strong regional competition for technicians and operational staff.
- warningVery small headcount (25 employees) indicates recruiting needs for specialized roles rather than high-volume hiring.
- warningNon-ammonia facility reduces regulatory compliance burden (no PSM program required) but may limit candidate pool familiar with that specialization.
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is named after the Des Moines River, likely derived from the French Rivière des Moines meaning 'River of the Monks'. The city was incorporated in 1851 as Fort Des Moines and shortened to Des Moines in 1857. Its population was 214,133 at the 2020 census. The six-county Des Moines metropolitan area has an estimated 750,000 residents, the largest metropolitan area located entirely in Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County, with parts south of County Line Road extending into Warren County.
Also listed as: Des Moines Cold Storage (Crossroad Cold Storage)
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