Retort Operator- 3rd Shift

The Retort Operator responsibilities include operating FMC rotary sterilizers, continuously monitoring critical control points, especially time an temperatures.

Assuring that the finished products meets all thermal process requirements.

Monitor equipment to assure that is operating within the expected parameters.

Check sterilized samples for flavor, grain and texture throughout the process to be certain that all finished product is commercially acceptable.

Employees shall follow all the plant safety and quality rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately and maintain compliance with regulations.

• To operate machinery, monitor critical control points and record required information at prescribed intervals
• Start up machinery and run pilot samples to check for product heat stability prior to sterilizing.
• To shutdown machinery, fill out all logs recorder charts and other records
• Lubricate all equipment, clean the work area including all equipments, floors and wall, boil out sterilizers
• To maintain test for proper chlorine concentrations in process cooling water
• Complete sensory on all finished goods and rework
• Check initial temperature of every mix
• Perform boilout/ logout procedures and thermometer check procedures
• To determine quantity of stabilizer to be added if necessary
• Perform SAP transactions as necessary

Must have a basic understanding of computers in order to operate equipment and to perform SAP transactions

General Expectations: Employee must come to work promptly and regularly, worxpek under the supervision of others, at times under stressful conditions, work within deadlines, and be able to work professionally with others at all times and in all situations.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $25.13.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.