Blade Sharpener

**Position Title**:Blade Sharpener

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**: Coaldale

**Grade**: Scale 06

**Requisition ID**: 34383

**About the role**.**

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. This role is responsible for maintaining adequate blade stock and maintain cutter heads. They are also responsible for rebuilding and assisting rebuilding of cutter heads for both main line and specialty line.

**Accountabilities**:

- Sharpen and maintain inventory of cutter blades needed for production
- Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness in their assigned area
- Follow all GMP’s, Global BOPs, and Safety processes
- Take an active role in the development in cutter deck operations by being knowledgeable and supportive in the area
- Actively look for ways to improve overall Cutter Deck Operation
- Manage costs of blades, work to reduce costs associated with the blade room, stay mindful of budget and inform Supervisor if there are discrepancies or call outs
- All other duties as assigned by the Shift Manager
- Be an active member in change management for the betterment of the facility
- Active member of committees and teams (IE JHSC, Ergonomics, and SuM Team)
- Creation and development of policies and procedures for their area as well as the entire facility
- Boil out participation is required for this position

**Qualifications**:

- High School Graduate
- Fine attention to detail
- Proven effective time management skills
- Thorough understanding of the manufacturing process
- Operation of sharpener, grinder, and other various equipment used in sharpening process
- Proven ability to work independently and complete all tasks on a day-to-day basis
- Able to prioritize and complete tasks with a keen sense of urgency
- Excellent communication skills including verbal and written as well as effective presentation skills
- Strong computer skills are required, particularly with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Outlook)
- Although the regular shift will be Days, there may be a requirement to work rotating shifts as necessary
- Must have a proven history of safe work habits
- Effective written, oral, mathematical and interpersonal skills
- Adheres to all Company rules, regulations and policies and all relevant rules, regulations and policies
- Experienced with the safe handling of chemicals in accordance with WHMIS
- Mechanically inclined and willing to participate in maintenance of equipment
- Able to work in a high humidity, high temperature work environment
- Physically capable of performing job duties (e.g., lifting 40 - 50 lbs as part of your daily routine)

**About McCain**.**

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain

**Leadership Principles**.**

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

**We are customer obsessed.** Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

**We think big and plan ahead.** Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

**We bring out the best in our people.** We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

**We act like owners.** Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

**The McCain experience**.**

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

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- Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you