Forklift Operator - $17/hr + $2/hr Attendance Bonus (36057)
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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.
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Room Forklift Operator
Golden State Foods - Opelika, AL
Full-time | Food Manufacturing & Production Operations | 2 nd Shift
Schedule Mon- Sat 2:20pm-12:00am
Pay $16.00per/hr. + $1.00 Shift Premium
Perfect Attendance Incentive $2.00per/hr.
Weekly Pay
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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 Forklift Operator is responsible for transporting raw materials to the grinding room and removing trash and pallets from the area. This role ensures that all raw materials are pulled and staged according to FIFO (First In, First Out) requirements, using the line-up sheet or following supervisory direction.
The individual will pull, assemble, and stage raw materials in the proper rotation to support production needs. The role requires lifting pallets and empty containers weighing 80 pounds or more.
The Forklift Operator must maintain a valid forklift license and operate all assigned equipment safely and in accordance with company guidelines.
What You'll Be Doing
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts and related equipment to support production, storage, and distribution activities.
Primary Responsibilities
• Operate forklifts in accordance with GSF forklift operating procedures and OSHA safety requirements
• Maintain a valid driver's license at all times
• Perform daily pre-operational and safety inspections; report any damage or mechanical issues prior to use
• Support freezer operations, including loading pallets into designated racks and moving finished product in a timely manner
• Maintain case sealer tape, stretch wrap supplies, and ensure case coder ink levels are adequate
• Assist with robotic palletizing equipment, including troubleshooting and replenishing pallets and pallet pads
• Learn and utilize bar-coding systems and bar-coding equipment as required
Physical, Environmental & Qualification Requirements
• Must have a valid, updated forklift license issued by GSF within 30 days of assignment
• Full range of physical motion
• Ability to lift 80 pounds or more
• Constant standing, walking, and movement throughout the shift
• Ability to use all senses for organoleptic checks of raw materials (including sight and smell)
• Wear required personal protective equipment and/or protective clothing
• Work in temperatures ranging from 40-50°F and occasionally in environments below 10°F
• Good reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
Product Handling & Inventory Management
• Obtain, verify, and apply finished product barcode labels; scan to assign pallet identification
• Manage freezer inventory to ensure accurate storage and rotation (FIFO method)
• Monitor finished product conveyor for proper operation and timely movement into the freezer
• Inspect containers for proper coding, packaging integrity, and compliance with quality specifications
• Assist with staging and supplying boxes, ends, and other materials to packaging lines as needed
Quality & Compliance
• Ensure all product meets quality and safety requirements; never use any product with a QA hold tag
• Perform organoleptic checks (sight, smell, etc.) on products as needed
• Communicate wi