Retort Operating Assistant

Midwest Health, Inc.; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Production Assistant to support the retort area and help ensure shelf-stable products meet quality standards. The role reports to the Retort Supervisor and involves hands-on cooking, operating the retort, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces.

You will participate in safety training, wear PPE, and help document processes. Regular attendance, physical stamina, and the ability to lift 40+ lbs are required to succeed in this fast-paced production

Qualifications

• Must read and understand technical instructions.
• Detail oriented with accuracy.
• Ability to complete tasks in timely manner.
• Capable of lifting/pushing 40+ lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Must wear PPE and follow safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Pressure cooking product for commercial sterilization.
• Load and unload baskets into retort machine.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist in cooking process as needed under supervision of Retort Supervisor.
• Assist in verifying retort process by completing paperwork for filing.
• Other duties as assigned in various production areas as needed.

Skills

Read technical instructions

Detail oriented

Task completion speed

Lifting/physical stamina

PPE compliance

Safety awareness

Tools

Retort equipment

Job description

• This assistant will report to the Retort Supervisor and is responsible for completing all duties and tasks assigned to them.
• Creating shelf stable product for our valued customers.
• Regular worksite attendance.
• Pressure cooking product for commercial sterilization
• Load and unload baskets into retort machine
• Assist in cooking process as needed under supervision of Retort Supervisor
• Assist in verifying retort process by completing paperwork required for filing.
• Other duties as assigned, includes assisting in various production areas on an as needed basis.

Position Summary

• This assistant will report to the Retort Supervisor and is responsible for completing all duties and tasks assigned to them.
• Creating shelf stable product for our valued customers.

Essential Job Duties

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Pressure cooking product for commercial sterilization
• Load and unload baskets into retort machine
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Assist in cooking process as needed under supervision of Retort Supervisor
• Assist in verifying retort process by completing paperwork required for filing.
• Other duties as assigned, includes assisting in various production areas on an as needed basis.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand technical instructions
• Detail orientated person required for this position
• Ability to complete tasks in timely manner
• Capable of lifting/pushing 40+ lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Must always wear personal protective equipment
• Participates actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs, and training sessions