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

Baxters North America, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America, Inc. is seeking a Retort Operator for the 2nd shift at the East Bernstadt, KY facility.

The role focuses on overseeing sterilization processes and maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities include operating the retort oven via LCD menus, loading/unloading trays, scheduling workloads, and monitoring gauges for PSI, temperature, and water flow.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load the retort oven with the correct recipe via LCD menu.
• Load/unload trays into the retort oven.
• Schedule workload and oversee cooking process by monitoring PSI, temperature, and water flow.
• Log batches and counts for computer entry.
• Verify the log sheets for accuracy during and after shifts.
• Perform duties as listed on SWES and/or training register.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Manufacturing Full Time Production East Bernstadt, KY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2336

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.