Retort Cannery Operator

Silver Bay Seafoods LLC • Kodiak, AK

50d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Cannery Retort Operator, you will be a vital member at one of our Alaskan processing facilities responsible for operating and maintaining retort equipment to sterilize canned seafood products. This involves loading and unloading retorts, monitoring and adjusting temperature and pressure settings, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Operators must also maintain accurate records, conduct routine inspections, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. They play a crucial role in guaranteeing the safety and quality of canned seafood products.

Requirements

• Proficiency in operating retort machines, including setting parameters, monitoring cycles, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Understanding of process control systems and procedures for retort operations.
• Adherence to safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and hazards.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures for canned food products, including inspection and testing.
• Basic understanding of retort equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Accurate recording and documentation of retort operations and product information.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to work effectively with other plant personnel, including production operators and quality control inspectors.
• Clear and effective communication with supervisors, team members, and management.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues related to retort operations or equipment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production schedules and priorities.
• Reliability and consistency in performing duties and responsibilities.
• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety procedures.
• Experience working in a food processing plant, particularly in a canning or retort operation, is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control procedures are advantageous.
• Experience with retort equipment and its operation is helpful.
• Previous experience in Seafood or Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure protocols set are being followed and adhered to in a professional manner.
• Control over each cook with precise documentation.
• Maintain accuracy/ penmanship excellence on all regulated documentation.
• Quick and timely response regarding QA notifications to cook temperatures.
• Supervision of retort unloads to maintain an accurate post-cook cool down.
• Pre and post season maintenance is needed to have a positive start-up of season.
• Aid when/ if needed to the engineering department to ensure maintaining the maximum boiler efficiency.
• Prompt, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees and their families are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible.
• Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Available for employees and their families.
• Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed