Compounder - Night Shift
About the role
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. The Compounder (Night Shift) 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1‑3 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Physical ability to kneel, squat, reach, twist, lift up to 100 lb, climb 12‑16 steps, and wear a full‑face respirator.
- Visual ability to differentiate colors at close and distance ranges.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, grip, and perform hand‑eye coordination tasks throughout the shift.
- Willingness to work in damp, humid, slippery, hot/cold, noisy, and high‑place environments, with occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Use of required PPE such as bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, full‑face respirator, cut‑resistant gloves, nitrile gloves, and uniform/smock.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; 1‑3 months of related experience or equivalent training.
Skills
- 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.
- Basic problem‑solving skills and simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Work with measurements such as weight, volume, and distance as part of daily tasks.
Pay
Base Pay: $22.90 – $26.43 per hour. May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability insurance.
- Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Voluntary insurance options (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, AD&D).
- Pet Insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, paid company holidays) in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
Schedule
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.