Production Line Specialist — Fresh Produce

Sysco; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Production Associate to assist the line leader with daily transactions, maintain a safe, clean, and efficient production area, and ensure high-quality product is prepared for the day's runs.

You will operate equipment like potato peelers and bag sealers, follow SQF sanitation standards, and support lean manufacturing initiatives while adhering to GMP policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Related industry experience preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume warehouse/production facility preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP policy preferred.
• Ability to use sharp knives and hand machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform to standard rate for the assigned production line.
• Communicate to leadership when the company standard is not met.
• Be aware of production performance KPIs.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace; washdown ready for sanitation.
• Maintain quality specifications of unfinished products.
• Prepare, cut, and repack product per customers' specifications.
• Operate machinery such as potato peelers, bag sealers, and others.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures for SQF (safe quality food) standards.
• Colleagues must follow GMPs.

Skills

Effective communication

Bi-lingual

Limited computer skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Knife handling

Peelers

Hand machines

Job description

Sysco is seeking a Production Associate to assist the line leader with daily transactions, maintain a safe, clean, and efficient production area, and ensure high-quality product is prepared for the day's runs.

You will operate equipment like potato peelers and bag sealers, follow SQF sanitation standards, and support lean manufacturing initiatives while adhering to GMP policies and safety procedures.