Knife Sharpener
ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients), Fernley, NV, United States
Overview
Position Summary: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the Knife Sharpener will be responsible for maintaining, sharpening, cleaning, and sanitizing heads, strip cutters and dicers.
Responsibilities
Sharpen, clean, and sanitize heads, strip cutters and dicers.
Ensure there are always heads and strip cutters ready when needed.
Put new heads, and/or strip cutters up when a change is required.
Wash slicing cones prior to putting up the new head.
Comply with all Olam policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Monitor the sump room and pump it when needed.
Change sprinkler line in fields.
Maintain the cleanliness of the knife shop.
Perform all other tasks as assigned by the Lead person or Supervisor.
Ensure that all tools and equipment are in their designated areas during and at the end of each shift.
Assist Dehy with Inspection and Sanitation as needed.
Report mechanical, product quality and safety issues to Supervisor or Lead promptly.
Wear and use all assigned personal protective equipment and wear appropriate work shoes (gloves, eye protection, ear plugs and steel toe footwear
onslip).
This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Be able to learn to sharpen knives and set up knife heads and dicers.
Have a working knowledge of basic math.
Have the ability, and willingness to work in other departments as needed.
Be able to work on the off shifts and be willing to work overtime.
Mechanically inclined.
Able to bend, climb, lift, and stoop in order to perform job duties.
Capable of lifting 75+ lbs. consistently throughout a shift.
Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time.
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and department leads.
Ability to work in a dusty, fast-paced, and noisy production line environment.
Ability to take direction from the department leads and work in a team-driven atmosphere.
Ability to wear all appropriate PPE.
Minimum education required.
Minimum years of experience required.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Position Summary: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the Knife Sharpener will be responsible for maintaining, sharpening, cleaning, and sanitizing heads, strip cutters and dicers.
Responsibilities
Sharpen, clean, and sanitize heads, strip cutters and dicers.
Ensure there are always heads and strip cutters ready when needed.
Put new heads, and/or strip cutters up when a change is required.
Wash slicing cones prior to putting up the new head.
Comply with all Olam policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Monitor the sump room and pump it when needed.
Change sprinkler line in fields.
Maintain the cleanliness of the knife shop.
Perform all other tasks as assigned by the Lead person or Supervisor.
Ensure that all tools and equipment are in their designated areas during and at the end of each shift.
Assist Dehy with Inspection and Sanitation as needed.
Report mechanical, product quality and safety issues to Supervisor or Lead promptly.
Wear and use all assigned personal protective equipment and wear appropriate work shoes (gloves, eye protection, ear plugs and steel toe footwear
onslip).
This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Be able to learn to sharpen knives and set up knife heads and dicers.
Have a working knowledge of basic math.
Have the ability, and willingness to work in other departments as needed.
Be able to work on the off shifts and be willing to work overtime.
Mechanically inclined.
Able to bend, climb, lift, and stoop in order to perform job duties.
Capable of lifting 75+ lbs. consistently throughout a shift.
Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time.
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and department leads.
Ability to work in a dusty, fast-paced, and noisy production line environment.
Ability to take direction from the department leads and work in a team-driven atmosphere.
Ability to wear all appropriate PPE.
Minimum education required.
Minimum years of experience required.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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