Sharpener-PM Shift

Cozzini Bros., Inc.; Town of East Fishkill (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day weekend

Job summary

Cozzini Bros., Inc. in Hopewell Junction, NY is seeking a reliable team member to operate a section of our state-of-the-art knife sharpening line. You will perform grinding, edging, honing, buffing, sanitizing and box out, rotating through all tasks to keep throughput high and quality consistent.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with a potential $2.00 raise after a successful 90-day probation.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Willingness to rotate through tasks and learn grinding equipment.
• Commitment to safety policies and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and rotate through sharpening line tasks: grinding, edging, honing, buffing, sanitizing, drying, box out.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Report quality/quantity variances to management.
• Move products between staging and production areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Grinding

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

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 successfully meeting established job performance and position requirements.
• Eligibility for the increase will be determined based on performance during the probationary period.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 2:30 PM- 1:00 AM, Enjoy a 3-day weekend!

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.