Retort Operator EM: (Floater Line 1) Wed-Sat 5PM-5AM

About the role

To load retorts with uncooked pouched product to be cooked to the proper product sterilization levels.

Responsibilities

• Verify that the retorts you want to start-up on are empty.
• Check incoming water temperature and write down the results on the retort downtime sheet.
• Make sure that steam and air is present at the retorts.
• Make sure the system is in Auto.
• Ensure the retorts are loaded and unloaded properly.
• Enter that data on the retort sheet.
• Chlorine test is required one time per shift and recorded on the retort log sheet.
• Incoming water temperature is checked at the beginning of each shift and mid-way through shift and recorded on the retort log sheet and downtime sheet.
• Final stage is to unload sterilized pouched product to the arrival lanes to be unloaded.
• Able to track and document readings on up to 8 retorts as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cook cycle.
• Participates as a member of the team.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
• Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader