Compounder Zone B 2nd shift

Description

Compounder

Golden State Foods – Conyers, GA

Full-time | Food Manufacturing | 2nd 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

As a Compounder, you’ll play a critical role in preparing high-quality products by blending raw ingredients in accordance with detailed recipes and safety protocols. This hands-on position is essential to maintaining consistent product quality and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

You’ll work closely with other operators, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to ensure batching is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and thrives in an environment that requires precision, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and blend ingredients according to exact formulas and batch specifications
• Verify and document ingredient types, quantities, lot numbers, and supplier names
• Operate batching systems, pumps (PD, Wilden), flow panels, valves, and mixing tanks
• Complete product and batch paperwork, including traceability logs, CCPs, and batch cards
• Submit samples to Quality Assurance and adjust batches per lab analysis when needed
• Follow allergen control policies and prevent cross-contamination during batching and changeovers
• Accurately follow lockout/tagout procedures during equipment maintenance or sanitation
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment using proper tools and chemicals
• Support shift-to-shift communication to maintain consistency across operations
• Identify and report equipment issues or safety concerns to leadership promptly
• Maintain clean and organized batching areas using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Work in chill (35°F), freezer (-5°F), or humid environments as needed
• Perform other related duties to support a 24/7 production schedule
• Stand, walk, bend, and lift for 7 hours per shift
• Lift up to 100 lbs. repeatedly; carry up to 50 lbs. up stairs or across distances
• Work around moving machinery, in damp or humid conditions, and in temperature-controlled areas
• Wear PPE including safety glasses, gloves, bump cap, and full-face respirator when required
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, food allergens, and high noise levels (hearing protection provided)
  
  

What You’ll Need

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 3 months of experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred)
• Prior batching, processing, or machine operation experience highly desirable
  
  

Certifications (Required Or Willing To Obtain)

• Forklift operation certification (within 30 days of hire)
• Respirator certification (must be clean-shaven to wear full-face respirator)
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret batch cards, formulas, safety procedures, and product specs
• Strong math and measurement skills (weights, volumes, ratios)
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and adjust basic equipment
• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks repeatedly
• Comfortable working in environments that are wet, cold, hot, noisy, or contain food allergens
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork orientation
  
  

What You”ll Get

• People First: At GSF, 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: GSF believes in a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
  
  

 

Apply now to be part of a team that delivers quality products and build a career with purpose at Golden State Foods.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GSF values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our communities.