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 36 reviews)); "Benefits are good and somewhat affordable." ((in 35 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Most of the team members were great." ((in 7 reviews)); "Most employees are friendly and helpful." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"No work / life balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "(2) Poor management" ((in 23 reviews)); "Long hours but getting better." ((in 8 reviews)); "Leadership is a close, personal network of friends outside of work." ((in 8 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

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3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(280 total reviews)

Brian Dick

51% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

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).

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280 reviews

2.0

Jun 10, 2015

Five Years Before the Mast

Doesn't matter now

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full-time employees enjoy 1/2 off on some Fridays before a national holiday and one or two "special holidays" during the year...

Cons

Low Pay, small bonuses, lack of recognition and poor perception of IT as an asset to the corporation.

5.0

Apr 27, 2015

Fill Orders

Order selector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay with weekly bonus based up performance. Immediate supervisors supportive

Cons

Long hours. Mostly nights and weekends when first getting hired on. Conditions go from hot to freezing

3.0

Apr 16, 2015

I was able to move up

Technical services manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very big company and well known.

Cons

Very Big company, and can get lost in the shuffle

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