Machine Operator - Cut

Sysco; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a lead Cut Machine operator in Edison, NJ to manage the cut machine crew and keep production lines running efficiently. You will prioritize product orders, set up machines for specific products to maximize yields, and adjust weight/thickness as needed.

Reading orders and communicating next steps will be essential, including bagging and weighing pieces for the line. The role requires handling band saw operations and collaborating with the team to ensure throughput

Qualifications

• Lead the cut machine crew and keep machines running efficiently.
• Read work orders and determine next items and piece counts.
• Set machines up for specific products and maximize yields.

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

Saw operation

Yield throughput

Portioning

Machine setup

Reading tickets

Band saw

Quality control

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