Retort Operator 1 - 2nd Shift Basket Unloader C&C

Baxters North America Inc; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America Inc. in East Bernstadt, KY is hiring a Retort Operator for the 2nd shift to oversee the cooking process and ensure products are thoroughly sterilized and high quality.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading trays, selecting correct recipes on the retort, monitoring gauges (PSI, °F, GPM), and logging batch data for computer entry. Training and safety procedures apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accessing LCD menus to load the correct recipe on the retort oven.
• Loading/unloading trays into the retort oven.
• Scheduling workload for loading the retort ovens.
• Monitoring pressure (PSI), temperature (°F), and water flow (GPM) and adjusting as needed.
• Logging batch start/stop times, trays loaded, and count sheet for data entry.
• Verifying logs for accuracy and performing duties listed in SWES/training register.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Retort Operator 1 - 2nd Shift Basket Unloader C&C

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.