Overview A Retort Associate operates and monitors heavy thermal processing machinery (retort ovens/pressure sterilizers) used to cook and preserve canned food products.

Core Duties & Responsibilities Operate Equipment:

Load and unload trays, baskets, or carts of sealed food products into and out of the industrial retort (pressure cooking/sterilization) chambers.

Monitor Cooking Process:

Watch gauges, digital screens, and control panels to track critical parameters like pressure (PSI), temperature (Fahrenheit), and cycle timing.

Maintain Production Records:

Log every processed batch, recording start and stop times, batch numbers, and retort cycle readings accurately on paperwork or digital systems.

Quality & Safety Compliance:

Follow strict FDA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) guidelines to ensure product safety and proper seal sterilization.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance Support:

Monitor machine performance and immediately report mechanical malfunctions, equipment errors, or safety hazards to supervisors.

Cleanliness & Sanitation:

Maintain a clean work area around the high-temperature retort machines, following food plant hygiene rules.

Working Conditions Physical Demand:

The job involves standing for long shifts, lifting, bending, and loading heavy trays or racks of food product.

Environment:

The retort area involves high heat and steam, meaning it can get quite hot and humid, especially during warmer seasonal months.

Schedule:

Shifts may require early mornings, late nights, or rotating schedules depending on production demands

Skills and Experience Industry Experience:

Prior experience in food manufacturing, machine operation, or production processing is heavily preferred.

Technical Aptitude:

Ability to read digital LCD screens, operate computerized control menus, and monitor mechanical dials. Attention to

Detail:

Exceptional precision is required for logging time and temperature records, as mistakes can ruin whole batches of food.

Physical Stamina:

The role demands standing for long hours, working in hot/humid environments near heavy cooking machinery, and lifting heavy trays or pushes of canned inventory.

Basic Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with the ability to pass a background check/drug screening and follow exact structural guideline Benefits Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Weekly pay $5 prescription drugs $5 doctor's visit copays Free teledoctor service Free counseling services Life insurance included Vision insurance included Dental insurance included Vacation and holiday pay Scholarship Opportunities 401(k) retirement plan Free legal services Our unbeatable employee discount program Apply now so we can hold a spot for you. We can't wait to talk to you! --Your Ōnin team Apply Now