Retort Operator 1 (2nd Shift) Basket Loader Production

Baxters North America Inc; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America Inc. is hiring a Retort Operator 1 for the 2nd shift in East Bernstadt, KY. This role oversees the cooking process in a retort oven, ensuring complete sterilization and high-quality product.

Key duties include loading/unloading trays, scheduling workload, and logging batch data with attention to safety and process controls. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferably 6 months of manufacturing experience, with ability to stand for long periods

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the retort oven and loading equipment.
• Load/unload trays of food into the retort oven and manage workflow.
• Schedule workload for loading the retort ovens.
• Monitor gauges for PSI and temperature, adjust to maintain quality.
• Log batch data, tray counts, and load numbers for computer entry.
• Verify log sheets for accuracy during and at end of shift.
• Perform other duties as listed on SWES and training register.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Retort Operator 1 (2nd Shift) Basket Loader Production

Manufacturing 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.