Knife Sharpener - Cone Line A 2nd Shift Liberty

Knife Sharpener Job Description

Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values:
Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Job Title:

Knife Sharpener

Department:
Production / Operations

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

On Plant / Assigned Location(s)

Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Shift /

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel Requirements:
None

Employment Type:

Full-time

The Knife Sharpener is responsible for safely, accurately, and efficiently sharpening knives, scissors, and other assigned tools used by production departments. This role supports safe and effective production operations by ensuring team members have properly sharpened tools needed to perform their work.

The Knife Sharpener must be detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to communicate clearly with department leaders, supervisors, team members, and management. This position plays an important role in supporting production flow, tool readiness, workplace safety, and overall operational efficiency.

• Safely and efficiently sharpen knives, scissors, and other assigned tools for production team members.
• Ensure tools are sharpened accurately and returned in proper working conditions.
• Communicate verbally with supervisors, leads, and team members regarding tool needs, sharpening status, or related concerns.
• Document and communicate information clearly with department leads, supervisors, and management as needed.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Follow all safety requirements, company policies, and department procedures.
• Use sharpening equipment and related tools safely and properly.
• Participate in training as needed to develop or improve sharpening skills.
• Work overtime as needed based on production and department needs.
• Support production departments by helping ensure tools are available and ready for use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation Range: $18.50 an hour

Additional Compensation: 2nd shift will receive a shift differential.

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Benefits:
Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members' health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

• Good attendance is required.
• Ability to work in a cold and wet environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to communicate verbally with supervisors, leads, and team members.
• Ability to document and communicate information clearly as needed.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to sharpen tools accurately and safely.
• Good mechanical and technical skills.
• Ability and willingness to be trained in sharpening skills, if necessary.
• Ability to maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Willingness to work and support production needs.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to follow safety requirements, company policies, and department procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prior experience sharpening knives, scissors, or production tools.
• Prior experience in poultry processing, food processing, manufacturing, production, or a similar environment.
• Experience using sharpening equipment or other mechanical tools.
• Familiarity with production safety requirements and personal protective equipment

New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role requires access to production areas and may require working in cold, wet, and fast-paced plant conditions. Hearing and eye…