Centrifuge Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Apparent force that draws a rotating body away from the centre of rotation. Application to machines that use centrifugal forces.

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

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 …

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

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 written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

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

Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.

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

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

Handling the products separated by centrifuge machines such as wash molasses, mother liquor (syrup), and sugar crystals. Packing the products in different containers depending on their characteristics.

Adjust working condition as speed and time of centrifuges according to the requirements of the product in process. Operate centrifuges.

Operate centrifuge that purifies animal and vegetable oils. Position filter cloth on centrifuge supply tank. Start centrifuge and transfer filtered material from centrifuge into portable tank.

Use hoses to wash centrifuge, caring for the integrity of the machine and minimising waste of water.

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

The distinction between dietary fats that come fromanimals and oils derived from vegetables.

Stages of the alkali refining process for edible oils which include heating, conditioning, neutralising, re-refining, washing of oils.

Oil seed process from cleaning the oil bearing seed, decorticating the seed, crushing, conditioning and heating, to filtering and neutralising.

The processes for the refining of edible oils and fats to eliminate free fatty acids (FFA). This includes the physical refining, a process that builds on the lower boiling point …

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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.

Oil or grease the parts of the machines and equipment that need to be lubricated. Follow safety procedures to do so.

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

Measuring the density of liquids, including oils, using instruments such as hygrometers, or oscillating tubes.

Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.

Check sensorial parameters of olive oils, seed oils and edible fats such as taste, smell and touch.

Adjust controls to regulate flow of oils through lines and tanks.

Remove gums from water and oils. Use equipment to separate hydratable gums and other solubles that exude from certain plants.

Filter oil as one of the processes of oil extraction. Pump oil, using equipment such as sifters or cloths, and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Monitor that the sugar and centrifuged products are uniform and comply with quality standards.

Operate sugar washing systems that distribute water evenly over the entire exposed surface of sugar wall. Strive for minimum water consumption, high crystal yield and uniform washing of sugar.

Refine edible oils to make them suitable for human consumption. Remove impurities and toxic substances performing processes such as bleaching, deodorisation and cooling.

Continuously test solid discharges after the oil is centrifuges to ensure that the centrifuges are set for best performance.

Wash oils to reduce the soap left over in the oil after the first stage of refining. Heat the oil to the right temperature, then add a certain amount of …