Retort Technical Chandigarh Sweets Limited

5.0 - 6.0 years

6 - 6 Lacs

sonipat

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RETORT- TECHNICAL Position: Retort Technical Officer Department: Retort Operations Location: Sonipat, Haryana. Salary Range- 50-55K CTC Only Male Candidate is preferred Job Summary: As a Retort Technical & Competent in Retort Operations at Snackstime Pvt. Ltd. (A Subsidiary of Chandigarh Sweets Limited), you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the retort process, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency. This role involves managing personnel, maintaining equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. Job Responsibilities: Supervising Retort Operations: Overseeing the entire retort process, including loading, processing, and unloading of products, ensuring adherence to established procedures and schedules. Staff Management: Training, supervising, and scheduling retort operators and other related personnel, ensuring proper execution of tasks and maintaining a safe working environment. Quality Control: Monitoring product quality throughout the retort process, conducting regular checks, and identifying and resolving any deviations from established standards. Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring all retort equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning correctly, coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed. Safety Compliance: Enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and procedures related to retort operations, including proper handling of chemicals and equipment. Process Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement in the retort process, recommending and implementing changes to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of retort operations, including processing parameters, quality control data, and equipment maintenance. Inventory Management: Managing the inventory of retort supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels to support continuous operations. Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, such as production, quality control, and maintenance, to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Reporting: Preparing and submitting regular reports on retort operations, including production data, quality metrics, and any issues encountered. Required Qualifications: Education: A Bachelor's/Masters degree in food science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field like Chemistry, Microbiology, or even Biology is required. Experience: Minimum 5-6 years of experience in food processing specifically with retort operations, preferably within the food industry (sweets, confectionery, or similar). Skills: Technical Skills: Deep understanding of retort processes, sterilization temperatures, and shelf-life studies, thorough knowledge of product wise cycle timing, heat penetration in gravy products, rice items, vegetables, etc. Strong knowledge of food safety standards like HACCP and GMP , as well as regulatory requirements. Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions. Controlling retort chamber (steam pressure cooker) to cook canned/Pouched foods according to specifications Pushing trucks or lowers baskets of canned foods into chamber of retort, using hoist Observing dials and thermometers Time & Temperature Knowledge about temperature penetration validation Controlling valves to admit steam to retort Opening retort and moving basket of canned food for cooling trough, using hoist Managing valves to control temperature, pressure and cooking time Closing retort door or lid to seal chamber Turning valves to release steam Admitting cooling water into chamber to prevent overcooking at end of cooking cycle Knowledge about retort packaging material Microbiology Operational Skills: Project Management: Managing projects related to retort operations, including planning, execution, and reporting. Cost Management: Understanding and managing costs associated with retort operations, including energy consumption, material usage, and labor. Scheduling: Creating and managing production schedules for retort operations, ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Supervisory Skills: Overseeing and guiding the retort team, ensuring adherence to procedures and maintaining a safe work environment. Key Competencies: - Knowledge of relevant tools and equipment Knowledge of safety and hygiene regulations Knowledge of controlling/handling valves Ability to handle and control temperature regularly Skilled in controlling pressure inside a chamber Skilled in monitoring gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure machine is working properly Ability to handle equipment like hoists, etc.

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