Does Golden State Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Golden State Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Golden State Foods. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Golden State Foods?

46% of Golden State Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Golden State Foods 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Golden State Foods?

Machine Operator (14) , Compounder (10) , Production Supervisor (5) , Forklift Operator (4) , Manager (4) , Truck Driver (4) , Warehouse (4) , Warehouse Associate (4) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Information Technology (3) , Order Selector (3) , QA Technician (3) , Sanitation Worker (3) , Technician (3) , Warehouse Order Selector (3)

What are the pros of working at Golden State Foods according to real employee reviews?

"Great environment and pay in my opinion" ((in 44 reviews)); "Benefits are good and somewhat affordable." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 24 reviews)); "Most of the team members were great." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great employees Decent peers Paid weekly" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Golden State Foods according to real employee reviews?

"No work / life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "(2) Poor management" ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours but getting better." ((in 7 reviews)); "Leadership is a close, personal network of friends outside of work." ((in 7 reviews)); "Too much overtime." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Golden State Foods layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Golden State Foods layoffs and their outlook for job security at Golden State Foods in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Golden State Foods locations?

Conyers , Irvine , City of Industry , Burleson , Opelika , Los Angeles , Phoenix , Lexington , Atlanta , Auburn , Whitewater , Covington , McCook , Industry , Garner , Sumner , Miami , Apopka , Oak Brook , Rochester , Plover , Fenton , Charlotte , Fort Worth , California City , La Puente , Fontana , San Jose , Las Vegas , New Orleans

Golden State Foods reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(280 total reviews)

Brian Dick

51% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Golden State Foods has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 280 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Golden State Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

280 reviews

5.0

Nov 14, 2019

Great Place to Grow

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Admirable Creed & Values; Growth; Professional

Cons

Older Systems that need Upgrading

2.0

Jan 30, 2016

Low morale, too much secrecy, zero trust

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, health benefits, 401k, good vacation policy Some awesome employees among the hourly and salaried ranks Decent commute to work

Cons

Creed and Values are just words, not lived by Management is out for themselves and the next undeserved promotion Too many levels of mgmt and not enough workers Hardest workers are unappreciated Can't trust anyone which adds to the daily stress

2.0

Jan 25, 2016

Management

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits, 401K, Creed and Vales

Cons

Too much politics, not enough staff, overworked, poor leadership.

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