Job Description:

• 1) Controls retort chamber to cook canned foods according to specifications: Pushes trucks or lowers baskets using hoist, or presses buttons to start conveyorized flow of canned foods into chamber of retort.

• 2) Closes retort door or lid, and turns wheels or moves levers to seal chamber.

• 3) Observes dials and thermometers, and turns valves to admit steam to retort, and control temperature, pressure, and cooking time.

• 4) Turns valves to release steam and admit cooling water into chamber to prevent overcooking at end of cooking cycle.

• 5) May open retort and move basket of canned food to cooling trough, using hoist.

• 6) May record items such as retort number, can size and grade designation, cooking time, and number of pounds pressure on canning report.