Description

Production Team Member – Commissary

Gold Star | GSR Brands

At Gold Star, we’re more than Cincinnati-style chili—we’re a brand built on Chili Love, a passion for great food, great people, and meaningful experiences. For over 60 years, we’ve stayed rooted in our values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Passion. These values show up in everything we do—from how we serve our guests to how we support each other behind the scenes.

Our Commissary team plays a critical role in delivering the quality and consistency our guests expect. If you take pride in your work, value teamwork, and want to be part of a company that truly cares, we’d love to have you on the team.

Position Summary

The Production Team Member is responsible for preparing, cooking, and packaging food products in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner. This role supports daily production operations while upholding Gold Star’s commitment to food safety, quality, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do (Essential Functions)

Production & Operations

Assemble, operate, disassemble, clean, and inspect food processing equipment
Follow standardized procedures to cook and package food products
Accurately weigh ingredients using batch formulas and scales
Pack finished products into pouches and cases
Stack and stage finished goods for shipment
Set up boxes and prepare materials for production runs

Cleanliness & Food Safety

Maintain a clean and organized production environment
Perform general housekeeping and sanitation duties
Follow all food safety and employee safety procedures at all times

What You Bring (Skills & Abilities)

Ability to measure, track, and record production data
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work safely and follow procedures consistently
Team-oriented mindset aligned with our values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Passion

Physical & Work Environment

This is a hands-on, active role in a food production setting:

Lift and carry 40–60 lbs frequently and repetitively
Stand for extended periods of time
Bend, kneel, reach, and climb ladders as needed
Work in varying conditions:
- Indoor production environment
- Coolers (approx. 40°F)
- Heat and humidity up to 120°F during summer months
- Exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, raw meat, and loud noise
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

Equipment You’ll Use

Scales, grinders, kettles, mixers, pumps, conveyors, packaging machines (VFFS), chillers, tow motors, thermometers, box tapers, hand tools, and sanitation equipment.

Schedule & Pay

Schedule: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday–Thursday)
Average Hours: 40 hours/week
Pay: $18/hour + benefits

Why Gold Star?

At Gold Star, you’re not just doing a job—you’re part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. We believe in showing up for each other, doing things the right way, and bringing passion to everything we do.

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Commissary Production Worker