Retort Operator 1

Posted:
6/11/2026, 3:34:19 AM

Location(s):
Kentucky, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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Your role at Clorox:

Job Description Summary
Utilizes considerable judgment and provides team leadership when managing retort operations, reporting requirements, and maintenance needs. Strives to maintain and improve the system to meet or exceed all required operations and product specifications. Works in a way that contributes to the plant’s team-based environment, ensuring compliance with and contributing to safety and environmental guidelines/practices at the plant.

In this role, you will:

Job Description

1. Promotes team leadership, coordinates the safe operation of the plant, and adheres to environmental standards.  Performs work in a safe manner, identifying and correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions within the plant and contributes to safety programs and activities.

2. Controls the total operations of the retort process by use of an electronic control system, physical equipment inspections, and material attribute testing to produce char material that meets defined quality expectations.

3. Performs preventative equipment maintenance.  Troubleshoots and makes repairs on rolling stock and operating equipment.

4. Operates rolling stock including but not limited to dozer, walking floor trailers, yard dog, loader, skid steer, sweeper, forklift, and aerial lift.

5. Participates in training to improve team capability, contributes to meetings, communicates effectively with other employees and assisting them with their work

6. Business needs will require flexibility around scheduling. Shift is to be determined

The shift is a rotating 12 hour shift 6:30a-6:30pm for 4 weeks and then 6:30pm - 6:30am for 4 weeks.

What we look for:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of SAP systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. 
  • Maintenance and/or electrical skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn skills such as welding, cutting, pipe threading, heavy equipment operation, and electrical troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrates the ability to achieve results and meet deadlines with minimal direction.
    Effective time management and ability to multitask.
  • High level of initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm. 
  • Flexible and dependable.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work cooperatively with fellow department team members during operating and non-operating times.
  • Effective communication skills, positive attitude and willingness to learn from others.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and initiative in driving own qualification process.
  • Follows through on projects and commitments with speed and efficiency.
  • Ability to handle complex assignments using considerable judgment and initiative. 
  • Demonstrates the ability to plan effectively against future needs.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

  • Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

  • Flexible work environment, depending on your role

  • Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

  • Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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