RETORT OPERATOR - MID SHIFT - PACKAGING
About The Position
The Retort Operator operates retorts and related systems and functions. The operator verifies equipment readiness before startup, monitors processing equipment and product conditions, follows the Filed Operating Process, and isolates product when a deviation or hold occurs. The role also supports retort assistants and maintenance personnel, carries out sanitation and preventive cleaning tasks, and maintains safe operations and accurate inventory and product traceability. The position is listed for a mid shift, with hours of 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturdays may be required based on demand. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, increasing to $23.66 after 90 days, with a $0.50-per-hour shift differential for shifts starting at 2:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
- Knowledge of machines, tools, equipment, and Lock Out/Tag Out.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Check that pumps, power, charts, steam, retorts, and other systems are functioning correctly before startup.
- Monitor charts, meters, gauges, thermometers, chlorine and ozone checks, and related equipment during processing.
- Assist the Retort Assistant when necessary.
- Follow the Filed Operating Process at all times.
- Isolate product when a deviation or hold from the Filed Operating Process occurs and inform management and Quality Control.
- Manually operate retorting systems, such as valves, when automatic systems fail.
- Monitor the Hydrocooler pasteurizer temperature and clear jars from the Hydrocooler exit and surge table during hot-fill production.
- Report maintenance issues and submit work orders when necessary; notify the Supervisor of mechanical or process malfunctions.
- Maintain control and segregation of product with deviations and holds.
- Sanitize loaders, unloaders, conveyor systems, floors, and other areas during changeovers.
- Run water ballasts in retorts during hot-fill production to identify retort issues before product processing begins.
- Monitor Cooling Tower pumps.
- Operate loaders, unloaders, and shuttle car functions when necessary.
- Use scanners or thin client units to enter SAP transactions, maintain accurate inventory levels, and support product traceability.
- Assist Maintenance personnel when a retort is down by conducting water-ballast test runs to help return it to service.
- Follow DFA Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate, regulatory, quality, and sanitation requirements.
- Perform items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running and during Hot Fill production.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and use safety equipment such as gloves and eyewear.
- Maintain a safe environment and perform all duties safely.
- Assist in training new operators.
- Contribute positively to team-based efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
