Job 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.

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.