Pouch Machine Operator - Bay 3 on Day Shift

ABOUT THE ROLE: To properly operate and maintain pouch packaging equipment to support safe, efficient production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: Operate pouch packaging equipment safely and efficiently while meeting quality and food safety standards. Set up, load, and adjust materials such as film, boxes, labels, and coding to keep production running smoothly. Monitor product weight, machine performance, and line set-ups to ensure accurate, consistent output. Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and support efficient changeovers with the team. Clean, sanitize, assemble, and disassemble equipment using established procedures. Complete required production, inspection, and downtime documentation and support other assigned duties as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: High school diploma or GED, plus 1-2 years of related manufacturing or production experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).Ability to work on your feet for most of the shift and regularly bend, reach, lift, carry, and move materials, including occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment with noise, moisture, moving equipment, and required protective gear. Basic reading, writing, communication, problem-solving, and math skills to follow instructions and complete production paperwork. Willingness to use required tools, equipment, and safety procedures, including PPE, lockout/tagout, and machine operation systems.

Pay & Benefits: Pay Range (Base Pay): $22.00/hr. – $24.95/hr.

Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location. Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

WHY JOIN US: Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands. Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who: People First: At Golden State Foods, 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: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.