Fresh Cuts Associate, Days

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Minnesota seeks a Fresh Cuts Associate to support the Line Leader on the production line, maintaining a clean, safe and organized workspace while efficiently completing packing or processing tasks.

You will be observant, identify issues proactively, and communicate potential improvements to the Line Leader, ensuring quality and continuous improvement as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• 6+ months in food production, warehouse, or general labor preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a production environment.

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

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Reliability

Manual/physical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED 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

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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