F2 Production Associate 2nd Shift at Golden State Foods in Opelika, AL

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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. Production Associate Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL Full-time | Food Manufacturing | 2 nd 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 The Production Associate plays a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient production operations. The primary responsibilities include maintaining personal and team safety, adhering to food safety standards, and ensuring product quality. Daily duties in production may include monitoring production lines and quality, machine operations within all areas of Frozen departments, housekeeping, loading, lifting, and any other assigned tasks. The role demands a fast-paced, team-oriented approach. Associates must be adept at following established protocols across different departments and are responsible for keeping their work areas clean while effectively managing their time to complete tasks promptly. Work shifts and tasks may vary based on departmental requirements. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and legal compliance. Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations and practices of the facility. Must be able to pass training/certifications as required for qualification. Responsible for checking the proper calibration of equipment assigned. Must be able to maintain housekeeping standard requirements in all assigned areas. Must be able to understand operator functions in assigned operator roles such as Assembly/Disassembly, Scale Room Operator, and/or Block Person. Must be able to properly perform rework tasks. Document completed work as required by the supervisor. Compliance with all other duties assigned. WHAT YOU’LL NEED 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. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to use effective problem-solving skills. MATHEMATICAL 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. PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES: Ability to perform a variety of tasks in the meat department. Ability to visually differentiate items of color, up close and in the distance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 up to 25 lbs. from floor to overhead and carry 30-50 feet. Occasionally climb. Occasionally lift up to 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 visi