Overview Are you looking for a Golden opportunity to kickstart your career? Look no further! Golden State Foodsis now hiring Machine Operators for 2nd Shift. Don't miss out on this chance to join a company that values your dedication. With shift premium and perfect attendance incentives, your future at GSF is as good as gold! Take the first step towards a brighter future and apply today!😎 JOB SUMMARY: Receives, selects, stores, and loads products and/or materials. Safely operates all material handling equipment. Accurately completes all associated paperwork. Maintains clean work area consistent with company standards. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Inspects incoming and outgoing product. + Reads labels and associated documents printed in English. + Counts and calculates using basic math skills. + Lifts, carries and stacks product up to 75 pounds at a height of up to 7 feet. + Maintains high focus in an environment of many obstacles and distractions. + Uses push/pull motions in building pallets up to 8 feet high. + Operates electric forklift and electric, stand-up rider pallet jack. + Maintains productivity and accuracy according to engineered work standards. + Cleans work area using a mop, broom, or electric sweeper vac. + Due to the nature of our 24-hour business, work schedules vary. + Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent Forklift certification required within 30 days of employment Experience: Entry Level . . . OR . . . Previous experience in a fast-paced, food-grade warehouse, safely operating material handling equipment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert): + Math skills (B) + Speak, read, and write in the English language (B) Skill and ability to: Never Seldom 1%-10% Occasional 11%-33% Frequent 34%-66% Constant 67%-100% Stand X Walk X Lift <10 lbs X Lift 10-25 lbs X Lift 26-50 lbs X Lift 51-75 lbs X Twist X Reach X Push and Pull X Never Seldom 1%-10% Occasional 11%-33% Frequent 34%-66% Constant 67%-100% Climb X Sit X + Endure working in both non temperature-controlled and temperature-controlled environments (chill @ 35 degrees, freezer @ -05 degrees) + Perform accurate, visual inspections + Follow verbal and written instructions + Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Not applicable. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES + Productivity standard of 95% must be met within the first 120 days of employment as measured by the engineered work standards system. + Job knowledge – Basic understanding of the requirements of each type of assignment, correct operation of equipment and functions/processes related to job, and good overall understanding of GSF. + Attitude – Willingness to work for and with others, ability to accept constructive feedback or accept assignments willingly and demonstrates a desire to do a good job. Demonstrates the Company Creed and Values. + Initiative – Looks for areas to improve, takes immediate action when necessary or refers to supervisor. + Cost Consciousness – attitude toward waste and material loss, care of tools and equipment. + Dependability – follows instructions, attendance on the job, meets scheduled delivery times and completes assignments in a timely manner as measured by the engineered work standards system. + Quality of Work – Produces acceptable work, which meets department standards. Good internal and external customer relations. Able to make quality decisions in difficult situations. + Quantity of Work – Level of production in comparison with others in the work group or with established standards. + Housekeeping – practice of maintaining a clean work area. LocationUS-AL-Opelika Job ID 2025-21184