Cup Machine Operator

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.

To properly operate equipment from a safety, quality and efficient perspective, while maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment.

• Operate 6+ packaging systems (W25-1/2, Cryovac, L24, BIB, 12-up, 6-up fillers).
• Load film carts and rolls correctly; monitor and adjust for continuous operation.
• Select appropriate packaging materials (boxes, labels, date coding).
• Adjust machine settings to maintain target product weights.
• Execute standard changeovers with team members to limit downtime.
• Perform minor mechanical troubleshooting independently.
• Document production data (inspection logs, downtime records, metal detection results).
• Clean, rinse, sanitize equipment using COP (Clean Out of Place) and CIP (Clean In Place) methods.
• Follow all safety protocols including lockout/tagout; identify emergency stops and pinch points.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 months experience in manufacturing or similar setting, or equivalent training.

• Read and follow production documents and safety instructions.
• Complete written logs clearly and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Use basic math for weight, volume, and distance (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Apply simple problem-solving under time constraints.

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, up to 6 days per week, including weekends and holidays
• Stand/walk 7+ hours per shift
• Frequently bend, twist, reach overhead, grip tools, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequently required to climb up and down ladder
• Push carts requiring 25 lbs of force for distances up to 100 feet
• Occasionally kneel, crawl, squat, or climb
• Work in wet, humid, high-noise environments near moving machinery
• Use cleaning chemicals and perform tasks involving segmental or whole-body vibration
• Wear required PPE: hair net, bump cap, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, smock/apron

• Packaging machines and conveyors
• Manual pallet jacks
• HMI (Human Machine Interface) software
• Hand tools, safety knives, lockout devices
• Cleaning equipment and chemicals

• None

• 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.