Description
About Pilgrim’s
Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.
Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Pilgrim’s wants YOU to grow within our EVIS TEAM, in the Knife Sharpener position! This position starts at $21.52/hour!
Benefits include:
- 5 Days of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
- Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
- 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
- Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
- Advancement opportunities
- Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
- Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Position Summary:
The Knife Sharpener is responsible for maintaining all knives, scissors, and blades in good working condition to meet production/order fulfilment needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Include the following; other duties may be assigned
- Sharpens knives, scissors, and blades used for plant operation.
- Cleans knives, scissors, and blades used for plant operation.
- Monitors knife, scissors, and blade inventory.
- Hones knives, scissors, and blades as needed.
- Washes, dries, and oils tools for Maintenance.
- Clean and organize work area.
- Preform other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Other duties that might be required in this position
- Flexibility of working hours based on daily needs of the department.
Expectations:All Team Members
- Trains others with the skills and knowledge gained from position.
- Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with coworkers and leadership teams.
- Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
- Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma.
- Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
- Other duties as directed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and write English (for record keeping purposes).
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to speak effectively with team members within the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding how to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees).
- Ability to stand and use hand for 8 to 10 hours per shift.
- Ability to multitask and work quickly
- Must have good communication skills.
- Capable of handling heavy objects up to 50 pounds, utilizing mechanical devices available, as well as proper lifting and ergonomic techniques.
EOE, including disability/vets
