Retort Machine Operator - Production 3Rd Shift

Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.

Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety is always our top priority.

**$1,000 sign on bonus ( $250 paid at 3 months of employment & $250 paid at 6 months of employment & $500 paid at 1 year of employment)

PAY

This position pays $15.00 per hour with additional $.50 for shift differential

SHIFT

Shift hours are 2:45p-11:00pm with flexibility to work weekends when required

JOB SUMMARY

The Retort/Kettle Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring that the machine is set up and operates properly during production. The Retort/Kettle Machine Operator will coordinate with the employees working on the production line to ensure the proper product is being cooked/processed. The retort/kettle Machine Operator will report to the shift supervisor any and all issues related to the machines operation efficiency and production results. The Retort/Kettle Machine Operator will follow all safety guidelines and food manufacturing regulations to ensure that safe, quality products are cooked/processed properly.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Performs start up, assemble/disassembly and shutdown of machine for daily production
• Reads manufacturing orders/recipes to determine cooking times, temperatures and ingredient specification
• Adjust machine controls/settings as necessary throughout the cooking/production process
• Removes cooked product from machine/equipment
• Starts pumps/turns valves to have product transfer to filling machine for packaging
• Monitors cooking process from beginning to end to ensure product cooked properly and thoroughly
• Test samples to determine proper viscosity, texture, taste
• Assist with loading/unloading kettle with raw material gathered for production when needed
• Assist with cutting bags for rework, stacking product on racks, bringing totes to the production floor
• Maintains accurate logs of shift production results
• Notifies shift supervisor/maintenance of machine/equipment issues
• Works closely with production supervisor to ensure line running smoothly
• Assures food safety standards with regards to GMP’s and HAACP plan are followed by self and production line workers
• Clean, wash and sterilize equipment using water hoses, cleaning or sterilizing solution or rinses
• Inspect machine and equipment for operating efficiency; detect hazards, malfunctions, defects
• Maintains neat and clean work area at all times

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Controlling operations of machines/equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Leadership and teamwork skills are essential
• Keen observation and evaluation ability; detailed oriented
• Ability to take initiative; self motivated to produce results
• Ability to monitor and assess situations; take corrective action
• Must move with sense of urgency; time management skills are essential
• Availability to work outside of normally scheduled shift hours and work overtime when required

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior machine operating experience
• Previous production/manufacturing experience

WORK ENVIROMENT

• Will work in environment where safety precautions are required to be followed
• Protective gear such as gloves, work boots and smocks required at all times
• Will work around moving machinery
• Temperature varies from 39-45 degrees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required
• required to walk, stand, bend for long periods of time throughout the day
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs

Will be expected to perform other related duties and assignments requested or directed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person