Clarifier Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Clarifier Do?
Clarifiers operate equipment to remove sediments and moisture from oleo and oils. They heat clarifying tank with steam and strainers for the clarification process. They remove foreign matters from the surface of hot oleo or oil stacks using skimmers.
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Where Do I Start?
Adhere To Organisational Guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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Skills You Need to Become a Clarifier
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialApply GMP skill
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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EssentialApply HACCP skill
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
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EssentialApply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages skill
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
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EssentialAssess Quality Characteristics Of Food Products skill
Assess quality characteristics of food products in terms of the main properties (e.g. physical, sensorial, chemical, technological, etc.) for raw materials, half-finished products, as well as finish products.
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EssentialBe At Ease In Unsafe Environments skill
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EssentialCarry Out Checks Of Production Plant Equipment skill
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 …
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EssentialDisassemble Equipment skill
Disassembles equipment using hand tools in order to clean equipments and to perform regular operational maintenance.
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EssentialFollow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing skill
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
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EssentialOperate Weighing Machine skill
Work with a weighing machine to measure raw, half-finished and finished products.
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EssentialPump Products skill
Operate pumping machines according to specific procedures and depending on the kind of product. Ensure correct quantities and adequate feeding for the process.
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EssentialAssess Oil Hardness skill
Assess samples to make sure that hardness of oils are in accordance with specifications.
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EssentialClarify Oil By Settlement skill
Clarify oil by settlement. Leave freshly extracted oils to stand in a small oil drum or bucket for several days allowing solids to settle. After settlement, pour off the clear …
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EssentialControl Flow Of Matter Used In Oil Processing skill
Adjust rate of flow of hydrogen, steam, air and water into converter. Weigh and add specified amounts of catalytic agents and other chemicals to harden batch of oils or fats.
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EssentialFilter Edible Oils skill
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.
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EssentialMaintain Tanks skill
Clean and keep in adequate condition tanks, basins, and filter beds using hand tools and power tools.
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EssentialMonitor Oil Blending Process skill
Monitor the blending process of oil. Make adjustments to blending process according to results of tests.
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EssentialPerform Oil Clarification With Boiling Methods skill
Clarify oil by boiling with water. Heat freshly-extracted oil with a specified amount of water added. Pour off oil when most of the water has been boiled out, leaving the …
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EssentialTend Mixing Oil Machine skill
Use machines to weigh and mix vegetable oils for products, such as salad oils, shortening and margarine, according to formula.
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalOrigin Of Dietary Fats And Oils knowledge
The distinction between dietary fats that come fromanimals and oils derived from vegetables.
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OptionalAlkali Stages Of Refining Processes For Edible Oils knowledge
Stages of the alkali refining process for edible oils which include heating, conditioning, neutralising, re-refining, washing of oils.
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OptionalOil Seed Process knowledge
Oil seed process from cleaning the oil bearing seed, decorticating the seed, crushing, conditioning and heating, to filtering and neutralising.
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OptionalComponents Of Oil Seeds knowledge
Chemical constituents of oil seeds, hull content, oil content and the effect of planting and harvesting at the right time for oil extraction.
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OptionalMechanical Engineering Applicable To Edible Oil Seed knowledge
Applying mechanical engineering principles to edible oil seed such as the installation of machinery, repair, and welding practices, steam equipment installation and the applications of this equipment in the processing …
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OptionalFree Fatty Acid Elimination Processes knowledge
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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OptionalAct Reliably skill
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OptionalDispose Food Waste skill
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 …
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation In Food Production skill
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.
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OptionalLiaise With Colleagues skill
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to …
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OptionalLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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OptionalPerform Cleaning Duties skill
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.
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OptionalCheck Sensorial Parameters Of Oils And Fats skill
Check sensorial parameters of olive oils, seed oils and edible fats such as taste, smell and touch.
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