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Job Purpose

The retort operator controls the retorts to properly and safely process food to food safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Train to and demonstrate understanding of proper and safe loading/unloading process for retort vessels

· Start and understand circular retort charts

· Evaluate retort event/ batch summary log.

· Answer retort alarms (TID/Chart, completion of retort cycle) in timely manner

· Pass quarterly training tests

· Pull post retort samples

· Properly complete retort cage tags

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Previous manufacturing experience required, preferably in food manufacturing
Better Process Control School Certification or be capable of becoming certified through company provided training
Demonstrate strong math, mechanical, and computer skills
Detail oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast changing environment
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
Must be able to work at the required pace while ensuring 100% accuracy

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with team

Ability to follow all work instructions and safety procedures

Strong organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively with a high level of dexterity; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to grasp with one or both hands and extend arms up to 3 feet at, below, or above shoulder height repeatedly throughout the shift. P ushing/pulling/moving objects weighing up to 2000 pounds using specialized tools, equipment, and machines is required. Position will also frequent the production floor, so operating in standard seasonal warehouse and food processing plant temperature conditions will be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must also have the ability to distinguish color codes on packaging materials. Retort area is very warm and humid due to the nature of the process. Work is completed in a facility where nuts, fruits and other allergens are present.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $47,809 - $70,682

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