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F2 Finish forklift Stacker/ Robot Room

Description

Finish F orklift Stacke r

Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL

Full-time | Food Manufacturing & Warehouse Operations | 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

We are seeking a Finish F orklift Stacker to safely and efficiently handle, store, and move finished product within our cold storage environment . This role is responsible for managing freezer inventory, scanning and labeling pallets, staging products for shipment, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and experience operating forklifts in a food manufacturing or warehouse setting.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Forklift & Equipment Operation

+ Operate forklift safely in accordance with GSF forklift operating procedures and OSHA requirements

+ Conduct daily pre-operational and safety inspections; report any damage or malfunctions before use

+ Assist in freezer operations, including loading pallets into designated racks and moving finished product in a timely manner

+ Maintain case sealer tape, stretch wrap supplies, and ensure case coder ink levels are adequate

+ Assist with robotic palletizing equipment, including troubleshooting and replenishing pallets and pallet pads

Product Handling & Inventory Management

+ Obtain, verify, and apply finished product barcode labels; scan to assign pallet identification

+ Manage freezer inventory to ensure accurate storage and rotation (FIFO method)

+ Monitor finished product conveyor for proper operation and timely movement into the freezer

+ Inspect containers for proper coding, packaging integrity, and compliance with quality specifications

+ Assist with staging and supplying boxes, ends, and other materials to packaging lines as needed

Quality & Compliance

+ Ensure all product meets quality and safety requirements; never use any product with a QA hold tag

+ Perform organoleptic checks (sight, smell, etc.) on products as needed

+ Communicate with production staff regarding product specifications, lot numbers, and quality testing requirements

Safety, Housekeeping & Other Duties

+ Wear required PPE including bump cap, hearing protection, and cold-weather gear

+ Maintain a clean work environment in freezer, stacking areas, chill rooms, and tempering rooms

+ Report equipment damage or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately

+ Perform other duties as assigned to support production and warehouse operations

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Education & Experience:

+ High school diploma or GED preferred

+ Valid and current GSF-issued forklift license required

+ Prior forklift operating experience in a cold storage or warehouse environment preferred

Skills & Abilities:

+ Ability to lift 80+ lbs. and work in constant cold temperatures (-10°F to 50°F)

+ Strong reading, writing, math, and communication skills

+ Ability to learn and operate barcode scanning equipment and warehouse software systems

+ Full range of motion and ability to bend, twist, push, pull, and stand/walk for extended periods

P hysical Requirements and Environment

+ Stand/walk for 8+ hours per shift

+ Frequently bend, reach, twist, and lift heavy loads

+ Work in freezer and cold storage environments (-10°F to 50°F)

+ Operate in high-noise areas requiring hearing protection

+ Ability to visually inspect products and read labels accurately

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.