About this role
Job title: Knife/Scissor Sharpener (2nd Shift) – Debone Plant Dept. 410
About the Role Bachoco USA is seeking a Knife/Scissor Sharpener for the Debone Plant, 2nd shift. The role supports production by grinding and sharpening knives, saw blades, and scissors to maintain safety and quality in a fully integrated poultry processing operation. This is a safety-sensitive in-person position with full-time hours.
What You'll Do
- Set up and tear down workstation and line as required.
- Set up and operate grinding machines to shape and sharpen knives, saw blades and scissors according to specifications.
- Start machine and observe grinding operation to verify conformance to specifications.
- Hone the cutting edge of ground knives.
- Select and install grinding wheels on machine.
- Manipulate blade across grinding wheel by hand.
- Sharpen or shape knives, scissors, and saw blades.
- Set up knives and scissors for production.
- Sanitize production floor during production break; maintain safe and sanitary work area.
- Collect all scissors and knives at end of shift.
- Maintain a safe, clean workspace.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to stand for extended periods and walk; reach with hands/arms.
- Regularly lift/move up to 25-40 pounds.
- Safety-sensitive position with awareness of hazards; comfortable working in wet/humid conditions; exposure to fumes/airborne particles; extreme cold; loud environment.
- Willingness to comply with PPE and sanitation standards.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay rate: $16.25 per hour.
- Competitive wages and benefits including 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more.
- $1/hour weekly attendance incentive.
- $1/hour night shift premium.
- Pay increases at 30 and 90 days.
- 30-day job shadowing and mentorship program.
- 6 paid holidays.
- Vacation after 90 days.
- 2 personal days per year after 90 days.