Job 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.
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