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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (280 reviews)

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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

4.0

Oct 24, 2015

mechanic

Maintenance mechanic lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

really a good place to work

Cons

it's a cool or cold enviroment

4.0

Sep 9, 2015

Growing company with exciting opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company with an international presence that is only continuing to grow. Highly diversified company keeps work interesting with a lot to do and many different types of projects. Occasional free lunches, great office location and amenities, discounted gym membership, company activities, great health and wellness program.

Cons

Occasionally long work hours.

5.0

Aug 9, 2015

Enterprising and Forward Thinking

Supply chain manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GSf allowed me the freedom to express myself and become all that I aspired to be. The Wetterau family have all the prerequisites to be the best at what they do.

Cons

No cons if you love hard work and free thinking, work at GSF

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Jobs at Golden State Foods

Zone D Cup Machine Operator 1st shift

Formax Oper 2nd shift

Liquid Products Lead 3rd shift

Inventory Control 3rd shift

Conyers, GA

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