Fresh Cuts Associate - Day Shift

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 18,638 - 26,546; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Dallas, Texas, is hiring a Production Associate. This role involves assisting the line leader, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring the highest quality produce for daily runs. Responsibilities include meeting production standards, operating machinery, and cleaning work areas. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, preferably bilingual, and previous experience in a high-volume production facility is preferred. The position demands physical stamina and adherence to safety and sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School or GED but not required.
• Related industry experience preferred.
• Experience working in a high-volume warehouse/production facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform to standard rate for assigned production line.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
• Prepare, cut, and repack products per customers’ specifications.

Skills

Effective communication

Bi-lingual

Limited computer skills

Lean manufacturing processes

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Sharp knife

Potato peelers

Bag sealers

Job description

$16.40

Mon‑Saturday 7 AM start time. Could start earlier with overtime. 8‑12 hour shifts.

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.