Fat-purification Worker Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Fat-purification Worker Do?
Fat-purification workers operate acidulation tanks and equipment that help with the separation of undesirable components from oils.
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Where Do I Start?
Origin Of Dietary Fats And Oils
The distinction between dietary fats that come fromanimals and oils derived from vegetables.
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Skills You Need to Become a Fat-purification Worker
Essential Skills
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EssentialOrigin Of Dietary Fats And Oils knowledge
The distinction between dietary fats that come fromanimals and oils derived from vegetables.
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EssentialChemical Processes knowledge
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
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EssentialHydrogenation Processes For Edible Oils knowledge
Hydrogenation processes of different oils which reduce saturation and affect physical properties such as melting point and taste.
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EssentialProcess Of Animal Fat Purification knowledge
Process of animal fat purification whereby animal fats are processed by repeated melting over water or bleaching by chemicals for the removal of small solid particles.
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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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EssentialMark Differences In Colours skill
Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.
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EssentialMeasure Density Of Liquids skill
Measuring the density of liquids, including oils, using instruments such as hygrometers, or oscillating tubes.
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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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EssentialBoil Water skill
Boil water in large quantities in the context of manufacturing or food production (e.g. almond blanching).
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EssentialCheck 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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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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EssentialControl Flow Of Oils skill
Adjust controls to regulate flow of oils through lines and tanks.
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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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EssentialRefine Edible Oils skill
Refine edible oils to make them suitable for human consumption. Remove impurities and toxic substances performing processes such as bleaching, deodorisation and cooling.
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EssentialTend Acidulation Tanks skill
Tend acidulation tanks and equipment to separate undesirable compounds from oils.
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EssentialTend Agitation Machine skill
Tend agitation machine ensuring that there is a uniform agitation of the batch.
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EssentialTend Open Pans skill
Tend open pans heated by direct fire to melt oil for purification purposes.
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EssentialWash Oils skill
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 …
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalAct Reliably skill
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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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OptionalExert Quality Control To Processing Food skill
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
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OptionalFollow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing skill
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
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OptionalFollow Verbal Instructions skill
Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
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OptionalFollow Written Instructions skill
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
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OptionalLabel Samples skill
Label raw material/ product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
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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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OptionalPerform Detailed Food Processing Operations skill
Perform precise food processing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.
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OptionalDegum Liquids skill
Remove gums from water and oils. Use equipment to separate hydratable gums and other solubles that exude from certain plants.
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OptionalUse Logical Reasoning skill
Use cognitive abilities to make decisions and to move logically from one idea to another.
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