F1 Robot Stacker Operator 1st shift

Description 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.

Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL
Full-time | Food Manufacturing | 1st Shift

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.

A Robot Patty Packing Operator ensures proper operation of the DCM Robotic Patty Packing machine, runs and monitors automated lines that pick, place, and pack food patties, focusing onsetup, quality control, troubleshooting minor issues (like jams or misalignments), sanitation, and documentation, ensuring continuous, efficient, and safe food production in a fast-paced environment, adhering strictly to food safety standards.

• Machine Operation:Safely and efficientlyutilizecomputerized screens and controls to set up and operate Multivac packaging equipment.

• Monitoring and Adjustment:Continuouslymonitormachine performance, making necessary adjustments to settings tomaintainoptimaloperation and product specifications.

• Quality Control:Inspect packaging samples to ensure they meet quality standards, are correctly labeled, andcomply with product descriptions.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:Perform routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing minor parts. Troubleshoot basic mechanical or operational issues to minimize downtime.

• Sanitation & Hygiene:Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines, including SSOPs (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures) and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), using appropriate chemicals and tools for cleaning the equipment and work area.

• Documentation:Maintainaccurateproduction records and report any irregularities or maintenance needs to supervisors.

• Teamwork & Training:Collaborate with quality control, maintenance teams, and fellow operators. Mayassistin training new personnel on machine operation and safety protocols.

• Compliance with all otherdutiesassigned.

• 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.

• Ability to read andcomprehendsimple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to use effective problem-solving 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.

• Ability to perform a variety of tasks in the meat department.

• Ability to visually differentiate items of color, up close and in the distance

• 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 upto 25 lbs. from floor to overhead and carry 30-50 feet.

• Occasionally climb.

• Occasionally lift upto 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.