Lead Cut Machine Operator: Maximize Yield & Throughput

Sysco; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Cut Machine Operator in Colorado to lead the cut machine crew and keep equipment running efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include prioritizing product orders, setting up machines per product to maximize yields, and adjusting weights as needed.

Ideal candidates will read work orders, inform staff of upcoming items, and operate band saws to portion subprimal into steaks by weight, ensuring accuracy and throughput in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading work orders and determining next items.
• Ability to set up machines per product to maximize yield.
• Basic math skills to ensure accurate weights.
• Ability to operate saws safely in cold/wet environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cut machine crew and keep machines running efficiently.
• Prioritize the order of products to be cut to meet demands.
• Set machines up based on a specific product to maximize yields.
• Adjust weight and thickness parameters as needed.
• Read work orders and inform machine staff on what item is coming next including the piece count.
• Operate band saws to portion subprimal into steaks by weight.

Skills

Saw operation

Portion control

Meat cutting knowledge

Yield testing

Team leadership

Basic math

Cold environment

Basic computer skills

Tools

Band saw

Job description

Sysco is seeking a Cut Machine Operator in Colorado to lead the cut machine crew and keep equipment running efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include prioritizing product orders, setting up machines per product to maximize yields, and adjusting weights as needed.

Ideal candidates will read work orders, inform staff of upcoming items, and operate band saws to portion subprimal into steaks by weight, ensuring accuracy and throughput in a cold environment.