Retort Technician Night D

Description

Job Description

Location:

Owensboro, KY

Job Title:

Retort Technician

Department:

White Packaging

Work Status:

On-site

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Comp Range:

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Job Grade:

G5

COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus

BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.

COMMENTS:
This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

SUMMARY:

The Retort Technician will work safely and observe all plant safety, GMP, and food safety rules. They are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and physical tasks required to operate the automated retort equipment. This position shall assure the efficient operation, loading, unloading and retort processing for food products and operate in such a manner to maintain continuous operation without down time.

The position shall also be responsible for cleaning the work area, verification and inspection of product and materials and maintain accurate records to assure that no process deviations occur.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Perform manual tasks which support the continuous operation of the production lines. Such duties may include, but not be limited to:
• Sweeping, mopping and washing of floors and equipment.
• Operation and simple maintenance of retort equipment.
• Rotate duties with other workers at other locations in the plant as required.
• Performs quality inspections of product, materials and ingredients to assure compliance to standards.
• Maintain records and paperwork required to assure food products are processed in accordance with food safety/HAACP guidelines.
• Perform all Continuous Improvement activities required.
• Perform changeovers when necessary.
• Understand Retort process.
• Understand all Critical Control Points (CCP).
• Must understand steps if a process deviation occurs.
• Performs other duties required of the position or as directed.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent attention to details and accuracy required.
• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Great work attitude, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong Computer Literacy skills.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.

Estimated Percent of Time is based on ___Day, ___Week, or ___Month.

POSITION TITLE:
Retort Operator Technician

Activity

Estimated

Percent

of Time

Accommodation - adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus - important for near/detail work.

100

Acuity, Near - clarity of vision of 20 inches or more.

100

Acuity, Far - clarity of vision of 20 feet or more.

100

Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.

100

Carrying - transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder.

90

Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

90

Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.

100

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