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

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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

1.0

Apr 7, 2015

“Bad Bosses - No Job Security, No Appreciation, No Work/Life Balance”

Human resources supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The drivers and transportation staff were very professional and friendly.

Cons

Stay away from GSF if you enjoy having weekends off. You will be forced to work Saturday and Sunday, otherwise, you’ll be written up by management. Terrible Management, Slave Wages, Poor Culture, Angry/Overworked Employees - Overall, this was an awful & disappointing company to work for.

4.0

Jan 20, 2015

Hard work. Great Pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was able to work at this company while in college. The hours were very flexible and the pay was great for a part-time opportunity.

Cons

Working in the warehouse distribution environment can be very labor intensive. Typical shifts are ten hours or more depending on the shipping/receiving demand for the day.

3.0

Jan 5, 2015

Working For Golden State Foods' Corporate Headquarters

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment and benefits. Average compensation for your contributions.

Cons

This company will work you to death if you let them. It is important to set limits as to what you will and will not do for the company. There is a tendency to make your position overlap the duties of multiple positions.

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