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Freshcut Associate at Sysco

Sysco Anchorage, AK

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Fresh Cuts Associate is responsible for supporting the Line Leader with day-to-day activities on the production line. This includes maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area while efficiently completing packing or processing tasks. The Fresh Cuts Associate must be observant, identify issues proactively, and communicate potential improvements to the Line Leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 30%

    Perform assigned packing or processing tasks on the production line

    20%

    Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation

    15%

    Assist Line Leader in preparing and transitioning the line between shifts

    10%

    Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE

    10%

    Identify quality or safety concerns and report to Line Leader

    5%

    Assist in moving materials and replenishing supplies

    5%

    Maintain accurate records or labels when required

    5%

    Support continuous improvement efforts and cooperate with team initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Prefer High School or GED but not required.

Experience

  • No experience required, on the job training provided

  • 6+ months in a food production, warehouse, or general labor role (preferred)

Skills:

  • Ability to follow instructions and work well on a team

    Attention to detail and safety awareness

    Effective communication and reliability

    Ability to perform job duties that require continuous or repetitive physical activity

    The role involves frequent gripping, cutting, and repetitive hand motions while working with various types of produce

    Basic understanding of production or packing tasks

    .

Physical Demands

  • Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

    Standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., repetitive tasks, working in refrigerated environments

Typical entry-level pay: $56k for Human Resources Specialists nationally

National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$56k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$45k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $127k

Senior roles pay 74% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+6%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
81,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024