Blast Chill Food Safety Specialist — Fast-Paced, Full Benefits

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New starting hourly wages

Free breakfast & lunch

Weekly pay structure

Referral bonuses starting day 1

PTO accrual from day 1

Employee discounts on major brands

Employer-funded holiday savingsAccount

401k & full benefits package

Job summary

Mom’s Meals is hiring a Blast Chill Food Safety Specialist in Grinnell, IA. This role handles pre-quality assurance tasks, moving prepared foods through Cryo-cabinet and Blast Chiller, and staging for the Pack Room with precise labeling and allergen marking.

Responsibilities include temperature checks, accurate documentation, and ensuring products meet HACCP timelines, while maintaining a clean, safe work area and collaborating with QA and RTE teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8–10 hours in varying temperatures.
• Basic math skills including weight and measurement reading.
• Shifts may include weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
• Strong service orientation and teamwork; good communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Preferred: experience on a production line.

Responsibilities

• Chill cooked products through Cryo-cabinet and Blast Chiller within HACCP timelines.
• Use digital thermometers to check temperatures; move trays to maintain time.
• Document temperatures and weights for finished goods.
• Weigh and label all finished products leaving Blast Chill.
• Move product to RTE and determine final packaging (tray or totes).
• Bag and label carts/totes with comps, sub-comps, dates and allergens.
• Coordinate with RTE Runners to stage food for Pack Room.
• Follow required safety equipment and all food safety guidelines.
• Assist with general cleaning tasks and maintain a sanitary area.
• Consult with Quality Assurance as needed.

Skills

Stand/walk 8-10 hours

Basic math skills

Team player / communicate well

Ability to work independently

Strong service orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mom’s Meals is hiring a Blast Chill Food Safety Specialist in Grinnell, IA. This role handles pre-quality assurance tasks, moving prepared foods through Cryo-cabinet and Blast Chiller, and staging for the Pack Room with precise labeling and allergen marking.

Responsibilities include temperature checks, accurate documentation, and ensuring products meet HACCP timelines, while maintaining a clean, safe work area and collaborating with QA and RTE teams.