Fresh Cuts (Production) Associate - Day Shift

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

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC in Warrendale, PA is seeking a Production Associate to support the line leader, ensure quality, and keep the production area safe, clean, and efficient for daily runs. You will monitor production performance and assist with throughput on a high-volume line.

This role requires basic computer skills, adherence to GMP, sanitation standards, and a willingness to learn lean manufacturing processes. Shift is Mon-Fri, 8:00am start, up to 12 hours with a typical 8-hour day.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Basic computer skills sufficient for routine tasks.
• Interest in lean manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line to meet standard rate and report gaps.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace in compliance with GMP and SQF standards.
• Assist with daily transactions and ensure quality specifications of finished products.
• Handle equipment like peelers and bag sealersfollowing safety procedures.
• Participate in sanitation and sanitation readiness for end-of-shift closing.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual preferred

Basic computer skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

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.