Machine Operator - Cut

Buckhead Meat & Seafood Mid-Atlantic; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco (old) in Aurora, CO seeks a Cut Machine Operator to lead the cut machine crew and keep saws running efficiently. You will prioritize product flow, set machines for each product, and adjust weights to maximize yields.

As a key production-line member, you will read orders, communicate next steps, and troubleshoot basic issues while maintaining throughput in a cold, fast-paced environment. Experience with band saws is a plus.

Qualifications

• Operate saws safely and maximize yields.
• Read work orders and anticipate next item with piece count.
• Recognize cuts of meat and follow tickets/special requests.
• Work in a cold, wet, fast-paced environment; basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cut machine crew and keep machines running efficiently.
• Prioritize product order to meet demand.
• Set machines up for specific products to maximize yields.
• Adjust weight and thickness parameters as needed.
• Read orders and inform staff on next item and piece count.
• Operate band saw to portion subprimal into steaks by weight.

Skills

Saw operation

Yield testing

Team leadership

Cutting knowledge

Read tickets

Cold environment

Mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Band saw

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut Machine operators are responsible for leading the cut machine crew and keeping the machines running as efficiently as possible
• They also prioritize the order of products to be cut to meet demands
• Set machines up based on a specific product to ensure the proper program is used to maximize yields
• Adjust weight and thickness parameters if necessary
• Read work orders and inform machine staff on what item is coming next including the piece count needed
• Operation of saws-Portion subprimal into steaks by weight using a band saw

Skills

• Saws-Able to operate saw safely, recognize portion weights visually, responsible for individual yield and throughput (lb.)
• Portioning operator - serves as a single meat cutter for the line.
• Responsible for merchandising of subprimal in their entirety, programs machines to maximize value and meet customer specifications, perform basic troubleshooting, leads team when applicable, in-depth cutting knowledge, yield testing, maintaining throughput (lbs.)
• basic ability to read tickets and special requests, ability to recognize cuts of meat, able to write numbers and basic descriptions, able to work in a cold/wet environment fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform mathematical functions to ensure accurate weight and size products. Light, moderate, and/or heavy required Knowledge of products.
• Basic computer capabilities