Fresh Cuts Associate, Day

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Production Associate to support the production line, ensure daily runs are prepared with high-quality output, and help maintain a safe, efficient, and clean work environment in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires ability to operate line equipment, follow GMP and SQF standards, and communicate performance metrics to leadership while supporting lean manufacturing initiatives. Weekend shifts and physical endurance are typical in this high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience in a high-volume warehouse/production facility preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP policy preferred.
• Ability to operate knives and hand machines.

Responsibilities

• Assist line leader with daily production transactions and monitoring performance.
• Operate equipment such as potato peelers and bag sealers.
• Maintain sanitary, clean, and safe work area per SQF and GMP standards.
• Prepare, cut, and repack product per customer specifications.
• Communicate production KPI status to leadership.
• Lift 25–50 lb and stand for long periods as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Bi-lingual

Basic computer skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Associate is responsible for aiding the line leader with daily transactions and maintaining a safe, organized, clean and efficient operation on their production line. They must be able to proactively identify and analyze problems and recommend appropriate action to improve performance to the line Leader. They ensure that produce of the highest quality is made ready and available for the day’s runs at an acceptable productivity level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs to standard rate for assigned production line and communicates to leadership when company standard is not met.
• Be aware of production performance KPIs.
• Maintains a safe and clean workspace. Ensures work area is washdown ready for sanitation to finish including the floor, tables, cutting boards, and equipment.
• Maintains quality specifications of unfinished products.
• Prepares, cuts, and repacks product per customers’ specifications.
• Operates machinery such as potato peelers, bag sealers, and others.
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the work area.
• While adhering to sanitation and safety procedures for handling and production to SQF (safe quality food) standards.
• Colleagues must follow GMPs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Prefer High School or GED but not required.

Experience

• Related industry experience preferred.
• General understanding of processing procedures preferred.
• Experience working in a high-volume warehouse/production facility preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP policy preferred.
• Ability to use and handle sharp knife, peelers, and hand machines.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Limited computer skills
• Willingness to learn lean Manufacturing processes.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift and or move 25 lb. to 50 lb.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop and bend frequently.