Machine Operator - Cut

Sysco; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC is seeking a Cut Machine Operator to lead the cut machine crew and keep production running at peak efficiency. You will prioritize product order flow, set up machines per product, and adjust weight settings to maximize yield and meet specs.

The role demands reading work orders, coordinating with staff on next items, and operating saws to portion subprimal into steaks with accuracy in a cold environment. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting up saws and cutting equipment.
• Ability to read work orders and follow item specifications precisely.
• Familiar with weight-based portioning and throughput targets.
• Comfortable working in a cold, wet production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cut machine crew and keep machines running efficiently.
• Prioritize product orders to meet production demands.
• Set machines up based on product to maximize yield.
• Adjust weight and thickness parameters as needed.
• Read work orders and inform staff on next items and counts.
• Operate saws to portion subprimal into steaks by weight.

Skills

Saw operation

Portioning

Yield/throughput

Machine setup

Reading tickets

Weight measurement

Cold/wet environment

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