Process Controls Technician (2nd & 3rd shift)

Golden State Foods; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Foods is seeking a Process Controls Technician in Georgia to support production, maintenance, and engineering across Liquid Products manufacturing, packaging, and sanitation operations.

You will program, monitor, and troubleshoot process equipment including controls for manufacturing, filling/packaging, and SCADA systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year associate’s degree in industrial electronics or related field.
• 5 years of industry experience with programming, logic controls, and electrical work may substitute an degree.

Responsibilities

• Support production, maintenance, and engineering to ensure safe, efficient processes.
• Programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting of process equipment including SCADA systems.
• Maintain safety standards and collaborate across departments to improve performance.

Skills

Safety standards

Technical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in industrial electronics

5 years related experience

Tools

Rockwell software

Allen Bradley components

Job description

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.

Process Controls Technician

Job Summary: The Process Controls Technician supports production, maintenance, and engineering to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective processes for the Liquid Products manufacturing, packaging, and sanitation operations. Programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting of all process equipment to include controls/programming for manufacturing/sanitation, controls/programming for filling/packaging equipment, steam/water/product temperature controls/charts and other recording devices, bulk tank level electronic monitoring, bulk ingredient meter verification, special project support, SCADA systems support, and others as may be assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure safety standards and procedures for associates.
• Be dependable, engage, and improve overall process performance with a proactive rather than reactive approach.
• Possess and demonstrate strong technical skills and stay abreast of the latest controls technologies, including but not limited to Rockwell software and Allen Bradley components.
• Show teamwork within the department and across departments.
• Possess above‑average verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Interact effectively with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and construction groups.
• Maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Perform under accelerated timelines and possess above‑average problem‑solving, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Be organized, detail‑oriented, and a self‑starter.
• Have experience with machine and manufacturing technologies.

Education & Experience

Minimum 2‑year associate’s degree in industrial electronics or related field, or 5 years of industry experience with extended work experience in technical fields of programming, logic controls, and electrical.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and group situations to customers, clients, and other team members of the organization.
• Ability to use effective problem‑solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
• Sit 8 or more hours per day.
• Stand/walk 7 or more hours per day.
• Frequently bend, reach, twist/turn, and climb.
• Occasionally squat.
• Occasionally lift less than 5 lbs from floor to overhead and carry 30 feet.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs from floor to shoulder and carry 30 feet.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs from floor to shoulder and carry 5 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 equipment with fumes or airborne debris.
• Constantly work in extreme heat or cold.
• Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Occasionally work in high places.
• Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Machines/Tolls/Equipment/Software

• Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and uniform or smock.
• Knife and small hand tools.

Leadership/Management Responsibility

Not Applicable

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. We strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we continually develop our people to prepare them 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 worldwide.
• 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.