About Us

For over 290 years, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels has offered premium products that enhance the lives of professional and home chefs worldwide. Since its start as an esteemed cutlery brand, the company has grown to include a coveted collection of cookware, flatware, glassware and kitchen gadgets. Tradition, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship are its ingredients for success.

Today, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels is an international industry leader that sells products in 100 countries with the help of ten wholly owned subsidiaries. Always looking forward, ZWILLING has recently acquired global heritage brands —Staub (France), Demeyere (Belgium), Ballarini (Italy), and MIYABI (Japan)—to give its customers access to the most exceptional cookware and cutlery.

Overview

We are looking for a Knife Sharpener here in our Pleasantville, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Execute all tasks conducted by the team in the sharpening process
• Maintain sharpening equipment and workstations in a clean, organized manner, performing routine inspections and minor maintenance.
• Identify and report any quality concerns related to cutlery or knife box inventory.
• Uphold a clean, safe, and efficient work environment, strictly following all company safety protocols.
• Operate sharpening machinery with skill and attention to detail, adhering to OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Gain expertise in blade grinding and sharpening techniques.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a meticulous approach to craftsmanship.
• Assist with administrative tasks as necessary to support production flow.

Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for a minimum of 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate frequently and constantly maintain visual acuity in a busy production environment
• Must be able to operate machinery safely for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand and move about the building and/or reach, bend, or twist.

Compensation Range: Hourly Rate up to $23.00/ HR Contingent upon Experience