Retort Operator 1 (1st Shift)

Position Summary

The Retort Operator is to oversee and guide the cooking process to ensure that the product is completely sterilized and of the highest quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Accessing menus on a LCD screen to load the appropriate recipe on the retort oven.
• Loading/unloading trays of food into the retort oven.
• Scheduling workload in loading the retort ovens.
• Overseeing the cooking process by watching the cooking gauges for pressure measured in PSI, temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, and water flow in gallons per minute.
• Watching for variances in three factors and making any necessary adjustments to compensate accordingly.
• Logging every batch (start/stop times), loading number of trays in the retort log and the count sheet for computer entry.
• Verifying the log sheet throughout their shift and at the end of the shift for accuracy.
• Performing other duties as listed on SWES and/or training register.

Work Environment

• Near moving mechanical parts
• Regularly exposed to extreme hot or cold
• Constantly exposed to vibrations
• Exposed to fumes, or airborne particles
• Work environment can be noisy and/or moderately loud

Physical Requirements

• Standing and/or walking for periods of eight hours or more
• Moving and examining objects at high and low reach
• Reading for periods of three hours or more

Education And Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• In addition, 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Training Requirements

To perform this job assignment an individual must meet the required job specific training located in the Training Register.