Retort Operator: Precision Sterilization & Batch Logs

Baxters North America, Inc.; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Retort Operator to oversee the cooking process and ensure the product is fully sterilized and of the highest quality. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and strict adherence to process parameters.

You will load trays, navigate recipes on the retort oven, monitor gauges for PSI, temperature, and water flow, log every batch, and adjust operations as needed. A High School diploma and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accessing menus on an 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 gauges for PSI, temperature in Fahrenheit, and water flow in GPM; adjust as needed.
• Logging every batch (start/stop times), loading number of trays, and count sheet for computer entry.
• Verifying the log sheet throughout shift for accuracy.
• Perform other duties as listed on SWES and/or training register

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Job description

Baxters North America, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Retort Operator to oversee the cooking process and ensure the product is fully sterilized and of the highest quality. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and strict adherence to process parameters.

You will load trays, navigate recipes on the retort oven, monitor gauges for PSI, temperature, and water flow, log every batch, and adjust operations as needed. A High School diploma and manufacturing experience are preferred.