Triumph Foods, LLC (Triumph) is a leader in the Pork Industry, and is recognized as a top exporter of premium pork products worldwide. The Company began operations in 2006, in Saint Joseph, MO, and is producer owned. Triumph's state-of-the-art facility processes in excess of 6 million hogs each year, and features the latest food quality, safety innovations, and humane handling practices in the industry. The Company prides itself on producing the highest quality pork products found in the market today.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate must ensure that all knife tools are kept at optimum sharpness for performance. Will clean and maintain all sharpening tools and equipment. Will develop and maintain a service oriented approach to meeting operation requirements for safe and effective knife tools.

EDUCATION OR TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (LENGTH & TYPE):High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; 2 years in food processing facility in a knife sharpening capacity.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Must have mechanical aptitude – capable of taking apart wizard knives and replacing hardware. Must be able to do maintenance on machines - belt replacement and adjustments on knife sharpening machines. Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents in the English language. Use of basic math. Ability to define problems, and identify effective solutions to knife maintenance. Must be able to demonstrate initiative, adaptability and be able to effectively communicate with production management & personnel.

REMARKS:

Applicants must have less than 4 points to be considered for the position. Hours are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Only Regular Full-Time employees who have successfully completed the probation period shall have the right to bid jobs under the provisions of Article 10 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, and enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions, climate extremes are found in all areas of the plant
• Frequently works near machinery with moving parts and vibration
• Regularly exposed to strong odors and the sight of blood
• Regular Exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals, hazardous material and waste as well as fumes or airborne particles
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud when in the production area

Applications submitted that are incomplete or do not reflect education, skills & abilities within the stated minimum qualifications will not be considered in the application process. Records will be reviewed for compliance with Company policies and attendance requirements. Only those employees whose records are within the standards set by the Company will be interviewed.

Disclaimer:

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company's changing business needs.

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