F2 Production Associate 2nd Shift

Quality Custom Distribution; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Benefits

People First culture

Job summary

Golden State Foods in Opelika, AL is seeking a Production Associate for the 2nd shift in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This full-time role focuses on safety, quality, and efficient operation on the production lines.

You will monitor equipment, assist with setup and changeovers, perform housekeeping, and help maintain product quality while following all food safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to operate and understand general production machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and legal compliance.
• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations and practices of the facility.
• Must be able to pass training/certifications as required for qualification.
• Responsible for checking the proper calibration of equipment assigned.
• Must be able to maintain housekeeping standard requirements in all assigned areas.
• Must be able to understand operator functions in assigned operator roles such as Assembly/Disassembly, Scale Room Operator, and/or Block Person.
• Must be able to properly perform rework tasks.
• Document completed work as required by the supervisor.
• Compliance with all other duties assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Description

Golden State Foods (GSF) 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.

Production Associate

Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL
Full-time | Food Manufacturing | 2nd 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

The Production Associate plays a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient production operations. The primary responsibilities include maintaining personal and team safety, adhering to food safety standards, and ensuring product quality. Daily duties in production may include monitoring production lines and quality, machine operations within all areas of Frozen departments, housekeeping, loading, lifting, and any other assigned tasks. The role demands a fast-paced, team-oriented approach. Associates must be adept at following established protocols across different departments and are responsible for keeping their work areas clean while effectively managing their time to complete tasks promptly. Work shifts and tasks may vary based on departmental requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and legal compliance.
• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations and practices of the facility.
• Must be able to pass training/certifications as required for qualification.
• Responsible for checking the proper calibration of equipment assigned.
• Must be able to maintain housekeeping standard requirements in all assigned areas.
• Must be able to understand operator functions in assigned operator roles such as Assembly/Disassembly, Scale Room Operator, and/or Block Person.
• Must be able to properly perform rework tasks.
• Document completed work as required by the supervisor.
• 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

• People First: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GSF values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our communities.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• 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.