Produce Processor Heavy
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Job overview
Sysco is hiring a Produce Processor Heavy. This position is responsible for handling raw materials and processing finished products. The role may involve operating food processing machinery and power equipment. Key duties include palletizing products, monitoring quality, executing product changeovers, and supporting production record preparation. The individual will also ensure compliance with food safety policies and contribute to a safe working environment.
Key focus areas include Palletize and effectively organize finished products and process raw materials using food processing machinery., Vigilantly monitor product quality., and Collaborate and execute product changeovers (clean breaks) at various workstations..
Important skills include Product Quality Monitoring, Product Changeovers, Food Safety Policy Compliance, Hazard Reporting, Incident Reporting, and Environmental Spill Reporting. Preferred (not required): Food Processing Machinery Operation, Power Equipment Operation, Rider Operation, and Manual Pallet Jack Operation.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose
This position will be responsible for handling raw material and process finish products, may be required to operate a food processing machine and power equipment.
Responsibilities
- Palletize and effectively organize finished products and process raw materials using food processing machinery.
- Vigilantly monitor product quality.
- Collaborate and execute product changeovers (clean breaks) at various workstations.
- Support the supervisor in preparing production records.
- Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
- Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
- Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
- Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
- Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
- Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Skills
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No education required
Experience
0-1 years of experience
Physical Demands
- Reasonable accommodations will be taken where necessary
- Repetitive lifting of up to 50+ lbs (70%).
- Noisy environment, hearing protection provided.
- Cool environment (4 to 7 degrees Celsius, 100%)
- May require operating food processing machinery, Rider, Manual pallet jack. Travel Requirements
0-25%
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
FreshPoint, a division of Sysco, is the largest produce distributor in North America, we focus on bringing fresh food from the farmer’s field to our customers’ kitchens. FreshPoint operations span more than 30+ distribution centers in the US and Canada. We target regional and national foodservice customers in such markets as catering, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and schools. FreshPoint also supplies grocery stores and other wholesale suppliers with apples to zucchini and everything in between. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.
This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.
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