Retort Operations Assistant

Apple & Eve LLC; Boardman Township (OH); Remote; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. is seeking a Retort Operator Assistant at our Boardman, Ohio facility. The role safely loads and unloads retort cages, supports retort operations, and ensures compliance with GMP, SQF, and food safety standards while maintaining production records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (GED preferred) and experience in food manufacturing or equipment operation. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities to grow within the production team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Equipment operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and properly change over and operate equipment located in the immediate retort work area.
• Properly and thoroughly clean and sanitize the immediate work area.
• Help load and unload retort cages as needed.
• Perform operator-level adjustments and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork and touchscreen entries.
• Ensure completion of rework activities, including directing and training temporary workers when required.
• Follow SGFM, Quality, SQF, GMP, OSHA, and Preventive Controls procedures and regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of weights, measurements, measurement conversions, and kettle batching.
• Build a team environment within the work area and throughout the organization.
• Complete instructions and goals assigned by the supervisor.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks as required after certification and training.
• Work effectively under pressure while multitasking.
• Ensure retort cages are stored safely and assist with loading and unloading activities.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on warehouse equipment.
• Maintain and protect all entrusted property in excellent condition.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work safely at all times, following OSHA, DOT, and company safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Retort area operation

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Basic math & production docs

Reading & writing English

Teamwork & collaboration

Following directions & schedules

Attention to food safety

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Communication & problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food manufacturing experience preferred

Equipment operation experience preferred

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Retort area equipment control

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. is seeking a Retort Operator Assistant at our Boardman, Ohio facility. The role safely loads and unloads retort cages, supports retort operations, and ensures compliance with GMP, SQF, and food safety standards while maintaining production records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (GED preferred) and experience in food manufacturing or equipment operation. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities to grow within the production team.