Compounder - Day Shift

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.

Day Shift - 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

The Compo under plays a key role in producing safe, high-quality products by accurately batching ingredients, following detailed formulas and specifications, and maintaining a clean, efficient work area. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in precision, and is committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Safely prepare batches by following formulas, batch cards, and product specifications.
• Verify ingredients, record required information, and complete paperwork accurately to support quality and traceability.
• Work closely with Quality and follow food safety, allergen, and sanitation procedures to ensure products meet standards.
• Operate processing equipment and flow systems correctly, including basic troubleshooting and routine setup for production runs.
• Clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment using established cleaning procedures to keep the area production‑ready.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following training, PPE, lockout/tagout, and other plant safety requirements.

• Kneel or squat to retrieve ingredients.
• Reach and twist/turn to measure and add ingredients.
• Grip/grasp to open and carry boxes and bags.
• Safely hose down machines.
• Climb stairs involving 12-16 steps.
• Ability to wear a full-face respirator.
• Ability to visually differentiate items of color, up close and in the distance.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety guidelines while working.
• Stand and walk for most of the shift, with regular reaching, bending, twisting, gripping, and hand‑eye coordination.
• Lift and move tools, ingredients, and materials throughout the shift, including items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Perform physical tasks such as kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing stairs, and pushing or pulling equipment when needed.
• Use hands for equipment adjustments, hoses, tools, and occasional fine motor tasks.
• Have the visual ability to work safely and accurately, including close, distance, and color vision.

• Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments.
• Constantly work in high places near moving equipment with fumes or airborne debris.
• Constantly work in extreme heat/cold.
• Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally work with hand tools causing segmental vibration.

• Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and uniform or smock.
• Full-face respirator.
• Nitrile gloves, plastic apron, plastic sleeves.
• Food safety knife, shears, measuring cups, scoops and small hand tools.
• Electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Lockout locks and tags.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Read and follow simple instructions, notes, and production paperwork.
• Write or complete basic information clearly and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with team members and others in the work area.
• Use basic problem‑solving skills and simple math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Work with measurements such as weight, volume, and distance as part of daily tasks.

Pay Range (Base Pay): $22.90 - $26.43

Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.

Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital…