Sysco

Team Lead

Posted on: 6 Feb 2021

Hartford, CT

Job Description

Company:

US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC

Zip Code:

06114

Minimum Level of Education:

High School or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience:

2 Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:

0

OVERVIEW:

We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Were 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.

JOB SUMMARY
The Line Lead worker is responsible for providing assisting the Team Leader with daily leadership, direction, and support to packing associates, line feeders and stackers; and maintaining a safe, organized, clean and efficient operation for an assigned number of lines. Must be able to proactively identify and analyze problems and recommend appropriate corrective action to improve performance to the Team Leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
* Work with other Line Leads, team leaders and management to ensure appropriate work priorities are assigned and issues are efficiently communicated and addressed
* Assign crew members to specific duties to maximize efficiency for a department at the direction of the Team Leader
* Ensure that the crew is working safely and efficiently as a team
* Correct anyone who is not following preferred work methods and/or is working in an unsafe manner and ensure all

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and other food safety guidelines are followed at all times

* Perform the regular duties of a team member

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience
2 years (extensive) produce knowledge or related industry. General understanding of processing procedures of a high volume warehouse/ production facility

Skills

* Demonstrated leadership ability
* Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English
* Bi-lingual preferred

Decision Making Authority

* Assign duties to crew members and efficiently direct workflow
* Ensure that crew is working safely, following all preferred work methods and food safety procedures and guidelines.
* Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
* Assigning work priorities to meet customer demands

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Sysco

Houston, TX

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes a range of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. It operates through three segments: U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, and SYGMA. The company distributes a line of frozen foods, such as meats, seafood, fully prepared entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; a line of canned and dry foods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products; beverage products; imported specialties; and fresh produce.

It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of China and silverware; cookware, which include pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. As of February 25, 2019, it operated 330 distribution facilities worldwide. Sysco Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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