Retort Operator 1 (1st Shift) Production

Baxters North America, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant nearby

Job summary

Baxters North America, Inc. is seeking a Retort Operator 1 (1st Shift) for Full Time Production in East Bernstadt, KY.

The role involves operating a retort oven, loading trays, logging batches, and monitoring gauges to ensure fully sterilized, high-quality products. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 6 months of manufacturing experience, with training as required by SWES.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load the retort oven with the correct recipe from the LCD menu.
• Load/unload trays of food into the retort oven.
• Schedule workload for loading the retort ovens.
• Monitor cooking gauges (PSI, temperature, water flow) and adjust as needed.
• Log batch data and load counts for computer entry.
• Verify logs for accuracy at shift end.
• Perform other duties per SWES/training register.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Retort Operator 1 (1st Shift) Production

Full Time Production East Bernstadt, KY, US

Position Summary:

The Retort Operator is to oversee and guide the cooking process to ensure that the product is completely sterilized and of the highest quality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accessing menus on a LCD screen to load the appropriate recipe on the retort oven.
• Loading/unloading trays of food into the retort oven.
• Scheduling workload in loading the retort ovens.
• Overseeing the cooking process by watching the cooking gauges for pressure measured in PSI, temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, and water flow in gallons per minute. Watching for variances in three factors and making any necessary adjustments to compensate accordingly.
• Logging every batch (start/stop times), loading number of trays in the retort log and the count sheet for computer entry.
• Verifying the log sheet throughout their shift and at the end of the shift for accuracy.
• Perform other duties as listed on SWES and/or training register

The employee will work near moving mechanical parts and can be regularly exposed to extreme hot or cold. The employee is constantly exposed to vibrations. The employee is also exposed to fumes, or airborne particles. The work environment can be noisy and/ or moderately loud. Some personal protective equipment may be mandatory depending on location.

Physical Requirements:

Work requires standing and/or walking for periods of eight hours or more, moving and examining objects at high and low reach, and reading for periods of three hours or more. Refer to the Physical Job Description for a full listing.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. In addition, 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job assignment an individual must meet the required job specific training located in the Training Register.