Retort Operator- 3rd Shift

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Modesto, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retort Operator responsibilities include operating FMC rotary sterilizers, continuously monitoring critical control points, especially time and temperatures. Assuring that the finished products meet all thermal process requirements. Monitor equipment to assure that it is operating within the expected parameters. Check sterilized samples for flavor, grain and texture throughout the process to be certain that all finished product is commercially acceptable. Employees shall follow all the plant safety and quality rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately and maintain compliance with regulations.

Requirements

Basic understanding of computers in order to operate equipment and to perform SAP transactions
Come to work promptly and regularly
Work under the supervision of others
Work at times under stressful conditions
Work within deadlines
Be able to work professionally with others at all times and in all situations

Responsibilities

Operate machinery, monitor critical control points and record required information at prescribed intervals
Start up machinery and run pilot samples to check for product heat stability prior to sterilizing.
Shutdown machinery, fill out all logs, recorder charts and other records
Lubricate all equipment, clean the work area including all equipment, floors and walls, boil out sterilizers
Maintain test for proper chlorine concentrations in process cooling water
Complete sensory on all finished goods and rework
Check initial temperature of every mix
Perform boilout/logout procedures and thermometer check procedures
Determine quantity of stabilizer to be added if necessary
Perform SAP transactions as necessary