Retort Operator 1 (2nd Shift)

About the role

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

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.
• Perform other duties as listed on SWES and/or training register.

Work Environment

• The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and can be regularly exposed to extreme hot or cold.
• The employee is constantly exposed to vibrations.
• The employee is also exposed to fumes, or airborne particles.
• The work environment can be noisy and/or moderately loud.
• Some personal protective equipment may be mandatory depending on location.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires 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.
• Refer to the Physical Job Description for a full listing.

Education And Experience

• 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.

Schedule

2nd Shift