F2 Finish forklift Stacker/ Robot Room

Quality Custom Distribution•Opelika, AL

45d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Finish Forklift Stacker to safely and efficiently handle, store, and move finished product within our cold storage environment. This role is responsible for managing freezer inventory, scanning and labeling pallets, staging products for shipment, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and experience operating forklifts in a food manufacturing or warehouse setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Valid and current GSF-issued forklift license required
Prior forklift operating experience in a cold storage or warehouse environment preferred
Ability to lift 80+ lbs. and work in constant cold temperatures (-10°F to 50°F)
Strong reading, writing, math, and communication skills
Ability to learn and operate barcode scanning equipment and warehouse software systems
Full range of motion and ability to bend, twist, push, pull, and stand/walk for extended periods

Responsibilities

Operate forklift safely in accordance with GSF forklift operating procedures and OSHA requirements
Conduct daily pre-operational and safety inspections; report any damage or malfunctions before use
Assist in 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
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
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 with production staff regarding product specifications, lot numbers, and quality testing requirements
Wear required PPE including bump cap, hearing protection, and cold-weather gear
Maintain a clean work environment in freezer, stacking areas, chill rooms, and tempering rooms
Report equipment damage or unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately
Perform other duties as assigned to support production and warehouse operations

Benefits

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.

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