Fresh Cuts Associate

Sysco; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Laurel, MD seeks a Fresh Cuts Associate to support the Line Leader on the production line. Responsibilities include packing or processing tasks, keeping area clean, safe, and organized, and contributing to shift transitions.

The role emphasizes attentiveness, proactive issue identification, and communication of potential improvements. Some on-the-job training, no prior experience required; physical tasks such as standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in refrigerated environments

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work well on a team.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Effective communication and reliability.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activity.
• Frequent gripping, cutting, and repetitive hand motions with produce.
• Basic understanding of production or packing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned packing or processing tasks on the production line.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation.
• Assist Line Leader in preparing and transitioning the line between shifts.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Identify quality or safety concerns and report to Line Leader.
• Assist in moving materials and replenishing supplies.
• Maintain accurate records or labels when required.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and cooperate with team initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or GED (preferred)

6+ months in food production/warehouse/general labor (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Fresh Cuts Associate is responsible for supporting the Line Leader with day-to-day activities on the production line. This includes maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area while efficiently completing packing or processing tasks. The Fresh Cuts Associate must be observant, identify issues proactively, and communicate potential improvements to the Line Leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 30% Perform assigned packing or processing tasks on the production line
• 20% Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation
• 15% Assist Line Leader in preparing and transitioning the line between shifts
• 10% Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE
• 10% Identify quality or safety concerns and report to Line Leader
• 5% Assist in moving materials and replenishing supplies
• 5% Maintain accurate records or labels when required
• 5% Support continuous improvement efforts and cooperate with team initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Prefer High School or GED but not required.

Experience

• No experience required, on the job training provided
• 6+ months in a food production, warehouse, or general labor role (preferred)

Skills:

• Ability to follow instructions and work well on a team
• Attention to detail and safety awareness
• Effective communication and reliability
• Ability to perform job duties that require continuous or repetitive physical activity
• The role involves frequent gripping, cutting, and repetitive hand motions while working with various types of produce
• Basic understanding of production or packing tasks
• .

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., repetitive tasks, working in refrigerated environments