Fresh Cuts Associate - Day Shift

Sysco Corp.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Dallas is hiring a Production Associate to support the line leader in daily operations, ensuring safe, clean, and efficient production. You will identify issues, help maintain quality, and keep high standards for SQF-compliant processes.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting 25–50 lb, and willingness to learn lean manufacturing. Mon-Saturday shifts begin at 7 AM with possible overtime and 8–12 hour days.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience in high-volume production/warehouse preferred.
• Ability to use and handle sharp knife, peelers, and hand machines.
• Knowledge of GMP policy preferred.

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.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Basic IT skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

$16.40

Mon-Saturday 7AM 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.