Fresh Cuts Associate - Day Shift

Sysco; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Warrendale is seeking a Production Associate to support the line leader with daily transactions and maintain a safe, organized, clean and efficient production line. You will proactively identify problems and recommend actions to improve performance so that high-quality produce is ready for each day’s runs at steady productivity.

The role requires operating equipment such as potato peelers and bag sealers, following SQF and GMP standards, and maintaining sanitation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Related industry experience preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume warehouse/production facility preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP policy preferred.
• Ability to use sharp knives, peelers, and hand machines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain line performance and report when standards not met.
• Monitor production KPIs and safety compliance.
• Keep workspace clean and sanitation-ready per SQF.
• Ensure product quality and match customer specs.
• Operate potato peelers, bag sealers, and related equipment.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation per GMP and safety rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Computer skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

$18.00 per hour

Mon-Fri 8:00am - finish (usually 8 hours, up to 12 hours)

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.