Retort operator job description

SOPAKCO is a leading supplier of convenience foods and military rations including the U.S. government and other large Consumer Product Goods companies.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for completing all duties and tasks assigned to them before their normal work shift ends. The Retort Operators purpose is to oversee and guide the cooking process to ensure that the product is completely sterilized and of the highest quality.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

A) Obey GMP s and PPE s for production areas.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A) Pressure cooking the product, commercially sterilizing the product.

B) Accessing menus on a LCD screen to load the appropriate recipe on the retort oven.

C) Loading/unloading trays of food into the retort oven.

D) Scheduling workload in loading the retort ovens.

E) 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.

F) Logging every batch (start/stop times), loading number of trays in the retort log and the count sheet for computer entry (for Packaging s sake).

G) Verifying the log sheet throughout their shift and at the end of the shift for accuracy.

H) Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the successful completion of training and certification from Better Processing Control School within the first year in position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum GED or High School Education

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job assignment an individual must meet the required job specific training located in the Training Register.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to write and speak in simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Fundamental knowledge for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, while being quick and accurate in the calculations. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Competitive Base Salary

Matching 401(k)

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include Medical, Dental and Life Insurances

Company DescriptionWe are a privately-owned holding company based in the southeastern United States (Tennessee & South Carolina), with subsidiaries engaged in food processing and packaging, metals stamping and production, consumer products importing, third party logistics and commodities trading. The company is looking to reinvest its profits to drive growth. The growth strategy contemplates launching proprietary branded products and expanding contract manufacturing capabilities.