Fresh Produce Production Line Associate (Mon-Fri)

Sysco Corp.; Marshall Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco (old) is seeking a Production Associate to support the line leader, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient operation on the production line. You will proactively identify issues and help keep daily runs stocked with high-quality products.

The role requires attention to GMPs, ability to stand long hours, and the flexibility to work Mon-Fri, 8:00am to finish (usually 8 hours, up to 12 hours) at $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School or GED but not required.
• 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.

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

Communicate effectively

Bi-lingual

Limited computer skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School or GED

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.