Machine Operator Cut

Sysco; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc in Vernon, CA is seeking a Cut Machine Operator to lead the cut machine crew, keeping saws running efficiently and prioritizing product cuts to meet daily demand.

You will set up machines for specific products, adjust weights and thicknesses, read work orders, and operate a band saw to portion subprimals by weight, ensuring accuracy and safety in a cold environment with strong throughput.

Qualifications

• Saws: safe operation, monitor weights and yield.
• Ability to read work orders and identify next items by weight.
• Proficient in basic math and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cut machine crew and keep machines running efficiently.
• Prioritize product cuts to meet daily demands.
• Set up machines for specific products to maximize yield and use correct program.

Skills

Saw operation

Portion weights

Yield throughput

Meat cutting

Portion control

Machine programming

Yield testing

Team leadership

Reading tickets

Meat cuts recognition

Numeric writing

Cold environment

Fast-paced

Math skills

Weight accuracy

Product knowledge

Basic computer skills

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