Sharpener-AM Shift

Cozzini Bros, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozzini Bros, Inc. in Hopewell Junction, NY is seeking a reliable team member for our state-of-the-art knife sharpening line. You will grind, edge, hone, and inspect blades for delivery to our customers in a fast-paced production setting.

You will rotate through stations, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety procedures. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with a potential $2.00/hour raise after a 90-day probation if performance meets expectations. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long shifts and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must follow safety procedures and use PPE as required.
• Must be able to learn and operate knife grinding machinery and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate sharpener line including grinding, edging, honing, buffing, sanitizing.
• Rotate through tasks to maintain throughput and quality.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Adhere to safety policies and report any quality issues promptly.

Skills

Line teamwork

Quality control

Safety compliance

Reliability

Tools

Knife grinding machinery

Job description

Description

Cozzini Bros., Inc. is America’s #1 commercial cutlery exchange service. We power 100,000 commercial kitchens nationwide with sharp, durable, safety-enhanced cutlery knives and blades, exchanged every two weeks. We continue to lead the way with our in-house engineered knives that stay sharp in the most demanding food service environments. Founded in 1905 as a family business in Chicago, Cozzini Bros has recently emerged as the only truly nationwide sharpening solution in the USA. We are driven by six core values: Safety, Service, Trust, Team, Continuous Improvement, and Integrity. These values are what give us the cutting edge in knife exchange.

We seek a reliable, driven team player in Hopewell Junction, NY to join our sharpening team. In this role, you will operate a section of our state-of-the-art knife sharpening line, grinding and honing blades for delivery to our customers. Our sharpening line features multiple exciting stations, including check-in, sharpening, honing, dishwashing and sanitation, quality control, and box out. Each station plays a vital role in ensuring our knives meet the highest standards of sharpness and safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to be part of a top-notch team, this is the opportunity for you!

Job Requirements:

• Work as part of a Line Team, maintaining line throughput and quality during the sharpening process.
• Perform all tasks conducted by the team in the sharpening process, including, but not limited to: Grinding, Edging, Honing, Buffing, Sanitizing, Drying, Box Out
• Rotate through all job tasks rather than being assigned to a specific task permanently.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Perform daily inspections and minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Efficiently move dull products from carts in staging and/or storage areas into the production area.
• Move sharp products from the production area onto carts to staging and/or storage areas.
• Report issues with cutlery and/or knife box quality/quantity variances to management.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with OSHA and company standards.
• Ability to learn and operate knife grinding machinery.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand on both feet for a minimum of 3 hours at a time daily.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate frequently and constantly maintain visual acuity in a busy production environment
• Must be able to operate machinery safely for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand and move about the building and/or reach, bend, or twist.

Compensation:

• Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Employees will complete an initial 90-day probationary period.
• Upon successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, employees may be eligible for a $2.00 per hour increase, bringing the hourly rate to $22.00, based on successfully meeting established job performance and position requirements.
• Eligibility for the increase will be determined based on performance during the probationary period.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM- 2:45 PM

Note: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of employees to do this job. Cozzini Bros., Inc. reserves the right to change, add to or modify the above job duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time.