Retort Operator

TAYLOR SHELLFISH COMPANY INC • Shelton, WA

5d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The retort operator is responsible for operating and monitoring retort systems used in the thermal processing of food products. They ensure that canned goods are processed under controlled conditions to meet safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently at times with little direction
• Strong and sound decision making skills
• Ability to track multiple lots of product
• Ability to read scales and charts
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Computer and calculator skills
• Need to be able to take and pass Better Process Control class on canned foods and thermal processing.
• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk on uneven ground
• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and squat
• The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and managers
• Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must wear gloves and hair nets

Nice To Haves

• Operation of Retort equipment (training will be provided)

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring retort systems used in the thermal processing of food products.
• Ensuring that canned goods are processed under controlled conditions to meet safety and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

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