RETORT OPERATOR - MID SHIFT - PACKAGING

Chestnut Labs; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Labs is seeking a Retort Operator in Wisconsin to monitor pumps, charts, steam, and retorts, ensuring proper startup and safe production. The role involves following the Filed Operating Process, reporting issues, and assisting with maintenance as needed.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour with a raise to $23.66 after 90 days, plus a $0.50 shift differential for 2 PM starts. We value safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor retorts and related equipment.
• Follow GMPs and safety protocols.
• Assist maintenance and other operators as needed.
• Maintain product traceability and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Team environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operates the Retorts and all related functions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures all systems i.e. pumps, power, charts, steam, retorts, etc., are functioning correctly prior to startup.
• Monitors all charts, meters, gauges, thermometers, chlorine, ozone checks, and related equipment during processing.
• Aids Retort Assistant when necessary.
• Follows the Filed Operating Process at all times.
• Isolates product when a deviation or hold from Filed Operating Process occurs, and informs management and QC.
• Manipulates retorting systems manually, such as valves, when automatic systems fail.
• Monitors temperature of Hydrocooler pasteurizer, clears jars from Hydrocooler exit and surge table during hot fill production.
• Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
• Notifies Supervisor of any mechanical or process malfunctions as they occur.
• Maintains control and segregation of product with deviations and holds.
• Runs water ballasts in the retorts during hot fill production to ensure that retort issues are caught before product processing begins.
• Monitors Cooling Tower pumps
• Operates loaders, unloaders, and shuttle car functions when necessary.
• Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability.
• Assist Maintenance personnel when a Retort is down by performing test runs with water ballasts to ensure Retort is back on line as soon as possible.
• Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Performs items on Master Sanitation lists when production is not running and when running Hot Fill.
• Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
• Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Assist in training new operator.
• Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contribute to team based efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Starting Pay - $18.50 / Increase to $23.66 @ 90 Days

.50/HOUR SHIFT DIFF WITH SHIFTS STARTING AT 2PM

Requirements

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.
• Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance
• Knowledge with machines, tools, equipment and Lock Out/Tag Out.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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