F1 Robot Stacker Operator 1st shift

Golden State Foods; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Foods in Opelika, Alabama, is hiring a Robot Patty Packing Operator for the 1st shift in a high-volume meat processing environment. You will run, monitor and optimize the DCM and Multivac systems, ensure product quality, and maintain strict sanitation standards.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and hands-on knowledge of the listed production areas. Strong problem-solving, reading comprehension, and manual dexterity are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on knowledge of all listed machines and procedures in Grinding Room, forming area, Packaging area, Auto Packer area, Scale Room area, and/or Finished Product Robot area.

Responsibilities

• Operate Multivac packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings as needed for optimal operation and product specs.
• Inspect packaging samples for quality and accurate labeling.
• Perform routine maintenance: cleaning, lubricating, and replacing minor parts; troubleshoot basic issues to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to SSOPs and GMPs for sanitation and hygiene, using appropriate cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain accurate production records and report irregularities or maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Collaborate with quality control and maintenance teams; assist in training new personnel.
• Comply with all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multivac packaging equipment

Job description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Robot Patty Operator

Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL

Full-time | Food Manufacturing | 1st Shift

About Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods (GSF) is a leading food manufacturing company with over 70 years of experience producing high-quality beef patties and protein products for top quick service restaurant (QSR) brands. Our USDA-inspected facility in Opelika, AL delivers billions of hamburger patties annually, backed by strict food safety standards and award-winning quality. GSF is committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating safe, reliable careers in food production.

About The Role

A Robot Patty Packing Operator ensures proper operation of the DCM Robotic Patty Packing machine, runs and monitors automated lines that pick, place, and pack food patties, focusing on setup, quality control, troubleshooting minor issues (like jams or misalignments), sanitation, and documentation, ensuring continuous, efficient, and safe food production in a fast-paced environment, adhering strictly to food safety standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Machine Operation: Safely and efficiently utilize computerized screens and controls to set up and operate Multivac packaging equipment.


• Monitoring and Adjustment: Continuously monitor machine performance, making necessary adjustments to settings to maintain optimal operation and product specifications.


• Quality Control: Inspect packaging samples to ensure they meet quality standards, are correctly labeled, and comply with product descriptions.


• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing minor parts. Troubleshoot basic mechanical or operational issues to minimize downtime.


• Sanitation & Hygiene: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines, including SSOPs (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures) and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), using appropriate chemicals and tools for cleaning the equipment and work area.


• Documentation: Maintain accurate production records and report any irregularities or maintenance needs to supervisors.


• Teamwork & Training: Collaborate with quality control, maintenance teams, and fellow operators. May assist in training new personnel on machine operation and safety protocols.


• Compliance with all other duties assigned.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED.


• Must display \"hands on knowledge\" of all assigned machines and procedures in the Grinding Room, forming area, Packaging area, Auto Packer area, Scale Room area, and/or Finished Product Robot area.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to write simple correspondence.


• Ability to use effective problem-solving skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to use mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, in accordance with production paperwork.


• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

• Ability to perform a variety of tasks in the meat department.


• Ability to visually differentiate items of color, up close and in the distance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.


• Stand/walk 7 or more hours per day.


• Constantly use eye/hand or eye/hand/foot coordination to perform tasks.


• Constantly twist/turn, talk/hear, and taste/smell.


• Frequently squat, bend, reach, handle/finger, grip/grasp and use fine motor tasks.


• Frequently lift up to 25 lbs. from floor to overhead and carry 30-50 feet.


• Occasionally climb.


• Occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. from floor to shoulder level and carry 30 feet.


• Push 60 lbs. block of frozen meat 1-5 feet.


• Pull empty containers 30 feet.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

• Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments.


• Constantly work near moving machinery with fumes or airborne debris.


• Constantly work with toxic or caustic chemicals.


• Constantly work in extreme heat/cold (35-40 degrees).


• Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection.


• Occasionally work in high places and working on equipment causing whole-body vibration.


• Occasionally work in spiral freezers (-35 - -20 degrees) for dry pickup and/or product jams.

MACHINES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:

• Bump cap, hair net, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, and smock.


• Rubber and cotton gloves.


• Machines and conveyors.


• Bar coding equipment.

What You'll Get

• PeopleFirst: At GSF, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.


• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.


• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.


• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.


• Extensive Benefits: GSF believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

WHY JOIN US

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.


• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.


• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.


• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.


• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.