Full Time Formax Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Formax Operator 

Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL  
Full-time | Food Manufacturing |  

2nd shift  3:30pm-12midnight

Paid Weekly

Base pay $16.00 per/hr. + $1.00 shift pay & eligible to earn perfect attendance $2.00 per/hr.

ABOUT THE ROLE  
Join our team as a Formax Operator and play a vital role in our production operations. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for safely handling, selecting, storing, and loading materials and products. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment and be a key contributor to our operational success by meeting productivity standards, following safety protocols, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.  

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING  

• Receive, inspect, and load outgoing/incoming products and materials  

• Accurately read labels and related documents in English  

• Use basic math to count, measure, and calculate quantities  

• Lift, carry, and stack products (up to 75 lbs. and up to 7 feet high)  

• Build pallets using push/pull motions, up to 8 feet high  

• Operate electric forklifts and stand-up rider pallet jacks  

• Maintain performance metrics in line with productivity and accuracy standards  

• Clean and maintain work areas using tools such as brooms, mops, or electric sweepers  

• Work flexible shifts as part of a 24-hour operation  

• Perform other duties as assigned  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED  

Education and Experience:  

• High school diploma or GED required  

• Minimum 1 year Machine Operator experience   

• Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of employment  

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment preferred (food-grade or fast-paced operations a plus)  

• Comfortable working in temperature-controlled areas (chill at 35°F, freezer at -5°F)  

Skills and Abilities:   

• Basic math and reading skills  

• Ability to read, write, and speak English  

• Strong attention to detail and safety  

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision  

• Physically capable of repetitive lifting, stacking, and operating equipment in a dynamic setting  

Performance Expectations:   

• Meet 95% productivity standard within 120 days, as measured by engineered work standards  

• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and a positive team-oriented attitude  

• Maintain high-quality work and cleanliness in assigned areas  

• Uphold company values and actively contribute to a safe, efficient work environment