Retort Loader Operator: Food Production Technician

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc in Boardman, Ohio is seeking a Retort Loader Machine Operator to safely operate loader equipment in the retort area and follow GMP, SQF, and company procedures.

You will perform setup, changeovers, routine maintenance, document using touchscreen and paper records, and support production goals while maintaining safety and quality. This role requires basic math, reading production docs, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Experience operating industrial equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and properly change over and operate equipment located in the retort work area.
• Properly clean and sanitize the immediate work area and equipment.
• Ensure retort cages are stored safely in designated locations.
• Perform operator-level adjustments and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Accurately complete required paperwork and touchscreen entries.
• Coordinate and complete rework activities, including directing temporary personnel when required.
• Follow all SGFM, Quality, SQF, GMP, OSHA, and Preventive Control requirements.
• Maintain a working knowledge of weights, measurements, conversions, and kettle batching processes.
• Build a positive team environment within the department and throughout the organization.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks as required following certification and training.
• Work under pressure while effectively multitasking and meeting production goals.
• Assist with loading retort cages when operational support is needed.
• Complete instructions and goals established by the supervisor.

Skills

Loader operation

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Basic math

Production documentation

Electronic records

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food manufacturing experience

Industrial equipment operation experience

Tools

Loader operator

Forklift operator

Pallet jack operator

Production documentation

Electronic touchscreen records

Basic math

English communication

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc in Boardman, Ohio is seeking a Retort Loader Machine Operator to safely operate loader equipment in the retort area and follow GMP, SQF, and company procedures.

You will perform setup, changeovers, routine maintenance, document using touchscreen and paper records, and support production goals while maintaining safety and quality. This role requires basic math, reading production docs, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.