Blanching Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Scientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards.

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Machines which heat food with steam or water in order to kill bacteria, preserve colour and remove trapped air.

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Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

ngredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.

Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the …

Disassembles equipment using hand tools in order to clean equipments and to perform regular operational maintenance.

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.

Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.

Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, …

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair …

Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.

Operate pumping machines according to specific procedures and depending on the kind of product. Ensure correct quantities and adequate feeding for the process.

Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

Work in rotating conveyor belt systems in food manufacturing.

Monitoring almonds as they emerge from the blanching machine and making adjustments to the machine to make sure that skins are adequately removed.

Choose the appropriate settings for steam and boiled water and set the adequate configurations and times for the machine to perform according to production requirements.

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

The manufacturing processes and technologies for producing condiments, spices, and seasonings. The techniques to produce products such as mayonnaise, vinegars, and cooking herbs.

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Adjust machine settings to adapt drying processes, drying times, and special treatments to the requirements of the goods to be dried.

Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.

Dispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the …

Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

Label raw material/ product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.

Perform precise food processing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.

Fasten bands around stacks or articles, prior to shipment or storage.

Boil water in large quantities in the context of manufacturing or food production (e.g. almond blanching).

Operate vibratory feeder in order to separate beans and grains from shells and waste. A high frequency vibratory feeder gently and evenly feeds the product, such as almonds, into the …

Find and discard almond hull parts or waste still present in the production after the hull removal process.

Operate machine that carries beans and grains through air-cleaning system to remove foreign matter.

Dump almonds into huller machine . Allow almonds to flow into machine that agitates screens or cylinders to remove hulls from almonds.