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Compounder/Sauce Zone C 2nd shift

Description

Compounder

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

As aCompounder, you’ll play a critical role in preparing high-quality products by blending raw ingredients in accordance with detailed recipes and safety protocols. This hands-on position is essential to maintaining consistent product quality and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

You’ll work closely with other operators, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to ensure batching is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and thrives in an environment that requires precision, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

+ Prepare and blend ingredients according to exact formulas and batch specifications

+ Verify and document ingredient types, quantities, lot numbers, and supplier names

+ Operate batching systems, pumps (PD, Wilden), flow panels, valves, and mixing tanks

+ Complete product and batch paperwork, including traceability logs, CCPs, and batch cards

+ Submit samples to Quality Assurance and adjust batches per lab analysis when needed

+ Follow allergen control policies and prevent cross-contamination during batching and changeovers

+ Accurately follow lockout/tagout procedures during equipment maintenance or sanitation

+ Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment using proper tools and chemicals

+ Support shift-to-shift communication to maintain consistency across operations

+ Identify and report equipment issues or safety concerns to leadership promptly

+ Maintain clean and organized batching areas using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

+ Work in chill (35°F), freezer (-5°F), or humid environments as needed

+ Perform other related duties to support a 24/7 production schedule

+ Stand, walk, bend, and lift for 7+ hours per shift

+ Lift up to 100 lbs. repeatedly; carry up to 50 lbs. up stairs or across distances

+ Work around moving machinery, in damp or humid conditions, and in temperature-controlled areas

+ Wear PPE including safety glasses, gloves, bump cap, and full-face respirator when required

+ Exposure to cleaning chemicals, food allergens, and high noise levels (hearing protection provided)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Education & Experience:

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ Minimum 3 months of experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred)

+ Prior batching, processing, or machine operation experience highly desirable

Certifications (Required or Willing to Obtain):

+ Forklift operation certification (within 30 days of hire)

+ Respirator certification (must be clean-shaven to wear full-face respirator)

Skills & Abilities:

+ Ability to read and interpret batch cards, formulas, safety procedures, and product specs

+ Strong math and measurement skills (weights, volumes, ratios)

+ Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy

+ Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and adjust basic equipment

+ Ability to lift 50–100 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks repeatedly

+ Comfortable working in environments that are wet, cold, hot, noisy, or contain food allergens

+ Strong safety mindset and teamwork orientation

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.