What are the responsibilities and job description for the Knife Sharpener (Seasonal) position at Leidos?
Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients.Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we alwaysmake it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Production Supervisor the Knife Sharpener will be responsible for maintaining, sharpening, clean, and sanitize heads, and strip cutters.
The ideal candidate will perform various tasks including the operation of knife sharpening machines and basic maintenance.
Position Responsibilities
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients.Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we alwaysmake it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Production Supervisor the Knife Sharpener will be responsible for maintaining, sharpening, clean, and sanitize heads, and strip cutters.
The ideal candidate will perform various tasks including the operation of knife sharpening machines and basic maintenance.
Position Responsibilities
- Sharpen, clean, and sanitize heads, and strip cutters.
- 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.
- 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/nonslip).
- Comply with all Olam policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Be able to learn to sharpen knives and set up knife heads and dicers.
- Have a working knowledge of basic math.
- Communicate efficiently in the English language.
- 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.
- Be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Able to bend, climb, lift, and stoop in order to perform job duties.
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs. consistently throughout a shift.
- Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and department Leads.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- 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.
