Retort Cannery Operator

As the Cannery Retort\nOperator, you will be a vital member at one of our Alaskan processing\nfacilities responsible for operating and maintaining retort\nequipment to sterilize canned seafood products. This involves loading and\nunloading retorts, monitoring and adjusting temperature and pressure\nsettings, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Operators must\nalso maintain accurate records, conduct routine inspections, and\ntroubleshoot equipment malfunctions. They play a crucial role in\nguaranteeing the safety and quality of canned seafood products. <\/span>
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Essential\nFunctions/Qualifications<\/span><\/u><\/b> <\/span>
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The responsibilities of\nthe position includes the following:<\/span><\/b>\u202f <\/span>
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• Ensure protocols set are being\n followed and adhered to in a professional manner.\u202f <\/span>
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• Control over each cook with\n precise documentation.\u202f <\/span>
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• Maintain accuracy/\n penmanship excellence on all regulated documentation.\u202f <\/span>
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• Quick\n and timely response regarding QA notifications to cook\n temperatures.\u202f <\/span>
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• Supervision of retort unloads\n to maintain an accurate post\-cook cool down.\u202f <\/span>
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• Pre and post season maintenance\n is needed to have a positive start\-up of season.\u202f <\/span>
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• Aid when/ if needed to the\n engineering department to\n ensure maintaining the maximum boiler efficiency.\u202f <\/span>
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• Prompt, reliable, and\n predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.\u202f <\/span>
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• Other duties are to ensure the\n facility and organization is fully supported and successful. <\/span>
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  Competencies<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u202f\u202f <\/span>
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  To perform the job\nsuccessfully, an individual should demonstrate the following\nfunctional and interpersonal competencies:<\/span><\/b>\u202f <\/span>
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  Functional<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u202f <\/span>
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  • Retort Operation:<\/span><\/b> Proficiency in operating retort machines,\n including setting parameters, monitoring cycles, and\n troubleshooting equipment. <\/span>
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  • Process Control:<\/span><\/b> Understanding of process control systems and\n procedures for retort operations. <\/span>
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  • Safety Regulations:<\/span><\/b> Adherence to safety regulations and procedures to\n prevent accidents and hazards. <\/span>
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  • Quality Control:<\/span><\/b> Knowledge of quality control procedures for\n canned food products, including inspection and testing. <\/span>
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  • Equipment Maintenance:<\/span><\/b> Basic understanding of retort equipment\n maintenance and troubleshooting. <\/span>
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  • Data Recording:<\/span><\/b> Accurate recording and documentation of retort\n operations and product information. <\/span>
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  • Compliance:<\/span><\/b> Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations\n and standards. <\/span>
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    Interpersonal<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/b>\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u202f <\/span>
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    • Teamwork:<\/span><\/b> Ability to work effectively with other plant\n personnel, including production operators and quality control inspectors. <\/span>
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    • Communication:<\/span><\/b> Clear and effective communication with\n supervisors, team members, and management. <\/span>
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    • Problem\-Solving:<\/span><\/b> Ability to identify and resolve issues\n related to retort operations or equipment. <\/span>
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    • Adaptability:<\/span><\/b> Flexibility to adapt to changing production\n schedules and priorities. <\/span>
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    • Dependability:<\/span><\/b> Reliability and consistency in performing duties\n and responsibilities. <\/span>
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    • Safety Awareness:<\/span><\/b> A strong commitment to safety and adherence to\n safety procedures. <\/span>
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      Education and Experience<\/span><\/u><\/b> <\/span>
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      • Experience working in a food\n processing plant, particularly in a canning or retort operation, is highly\n beneficial. <\/span>
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      • Knowledge of food safety\n regulations and quality control procedures are advantageous. <\/span>
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      • Experience with retort\n equipment and its operation is helpful.\u202f\u202f <\/span>
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      • Previous experience in\n Seafood or Manufacturing preferred. <\/span>
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        Work Environment and\nSchedule<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u202f\u202f <\/span>
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        While performing the\nduties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical\nparts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid\nconditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high,\nprecarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals;\noutside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise\nlevel in the work environment is usually loud. Position\nrequires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility, and the ability\nto travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our\nvarious locations and processing facilities in Alaska. <\/span>
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        Physical Demands<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u202f <\/span>
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        This role is\nregularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger,\nhandle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employees\nare frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is\noccasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or\nhear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10\npounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and\noccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities\nrequired by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and\ndepth perception.\u202f <\/span>
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        Mental Activities<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u202f\u202f <\/span>
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        The employee\nis frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling\nambitious standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of\ninformation should be handled directly, appropriately, and helpfully. Maintains\na reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and\nfairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent\nhim/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values\nplanning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.\u202f\u202f <\/span>
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        Benefits<\/h3>

        Silver Bay Perks<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u202f <\/span>
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        Benefits and Perks\nlisted below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver\nBay and the state where you work.\u202f <\/span>
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        • Health Insurance: <\/span><\/b>Seasonal Employees and their families are eligible for\n health benefits that <\/b>include medical, dental and vision\n benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked\n to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to\n receive basic life insurance.\u202f <\/span>
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        • Employee Assistance Program:\u202f<\/span><\/b> Available for employees and their\n families.\u202f\u202f <\/span>
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        • Other Compensation:<\/span><\/b> Employees are eligible for an annual\n discretionary bonus.\u202f <\/span>
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          Silver Bay Seafood's is\nan equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive\nconsideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or\nmedical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital\nstatus, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability,\npolitical affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including\npregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by\napplicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.\u202f\u202f\u202f <\/span>
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          If you\nneed assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability\nduring the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com<\/a>.\u202f\u202f <\/span>
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