Food Production 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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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 …

Clean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors …

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

Apply different procedures to maintain the chain of temperature of foodstuffs and products in each stage of the production and supply chain.

Keep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.

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, …

Keep inventory of goods whether they are goods in the front end (i.e. raw materials), intermediate, or back end (i.e. finished products). Count goods and store them for the following …

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

Monitor ingredient storage and expiry dates via weekly reporting leading to good stock rotation and reduction of waste.

Monitor the production line for problems such as pile-ups and jams.

Support management of raw materials and plants required by the department for production. Oversee the needs for material and notify when stock levels reach re-order levels.

The proper conditions and methods to store food to keep it from spoiling, taking into account humidity, light, temperature and other environmental factors.

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Essentials of Thermal Processing

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Food Preservation and Waste Exploitation

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Aseptic Processing of Foods

Helmut Reuter

2020

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

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Food Safety Management

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A Practical Guide to Food Law in the United Kingdom - 2nd Edition

Ian Thomas

2021

Conversion of carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This process happens using bacteria or yeasts, or a combination of the two under anaerobic conditions. Food fermentation is also involved in …

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Preserving Food the Smart Way

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Food Safety Management

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Food Processing Technology

P.J. Fellows

2022

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Methods of cleaning and disinfecting reusable packaging to prevent or remove deposits of organic or inorganic nature of the packaging.

The procedures, machines and reciped used to mix different foodstuffs and solutions by transforming them through high pressure and acceleration processes into an uniform fluid or product.

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Aseptic Processing of Foods

Helmut Reuter

2020

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Steps in the canning process line from washing, conditioning and weighing food products, washing and preparing cans, filling cans, as well as other operations in order to obtain the end …

Hydrogenation processes of different oils which reduce saturation and affect physical properties such as melting point and taste.

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Hydrogenation By Catalysis

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History of Hydrogenation, Shortening and Margarine (1860-2020)

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Managing the milk production steps in production plants such as pasteurising, separating, evaporating, drying, cooling, storing and so on.

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Dairy Plant Management

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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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Spices Production to Products

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Production Technology of Spices and Herbs and Their Benefits

Nekesah T. Wafullah

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Advances in Food Processing (Food Preservation, Food Safety, Quality and Manufacturing Processes).

Theodoros Varzakas, Pana…

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

The most updated systems and best available techniques in the brewing industry.

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

Apply common treatments to preserve the characteristics of food products taking care of their appearance, smell and taste.

Check bottles for packaging. Apply bottle testing procedures to verify if the bottle is fit for containing food and beverage products. Follow legal or company specifications for bottling.

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.

Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.

Examine production samples visually or manually to verify properties such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, humidity and texture.

Carry out chilling, freezing and cooling operation processes to food products such as fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, catering food. Prepare food products for extended periods of storage or half …

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

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

Evaluate and identify opportunities to use resources more efficiently with continuously striving to reduce waste of utilities.

Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.

Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.

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.

Set up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.

Tend packaging machines such as filling, labelling, and sealing machines. Stock and sort products to be processed according to specifications. Replenish packaging supplies as required, such as boxes, cartons, wrapping …

Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.

Perform tasks in food preparation according to recipe or specification in order to preserve the quality of ingredients and to ensure replication accuracy of the recipe. Select the appropriate materials …

Administer materials needed for the production of tea bags such as tea feedings, bags, strings, tags, and chemical-free glues.

Differentiate and apply different dehydration processes of fruits and vegetables according to product characteristics. The processes include drying, concentration, etc.

Apply specific techniques for extrusion process in the food industry.

Check the quality of raw materials by assessing its taste, smell, colour, or any other characteristic depending on the product.

Conduct cleaning-in-place and sterilisation on all process equipment, tanks, and lines. These systems support automatic cleaning and disinfecting without the need for major disassembly and assembly.

Dispose non-food waste within the food industry applying environmentally accepted procedures to dispose it.

Oversee the delivery of incoming materials and follow a detailed procedure to evaluate and assess their characteristics accordingly.

Knowing and handling a variety of kitchen instruments and equipment. Choosing the right tool for the purpose and the raw material. Trim, peel, and slice products with knives, paring tools, …

Measuring the level of refinement of sugars.

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

Monitoring that specifications such as colour, shape, glaze, texture, weight, depth of coating are met.

Monitoring filling, weighting, and packing machines.

Monitor milled food products to make sure they comply with production requirements and quality standards.

Monitor the blending process of oil. Make adjustments to blending process according to results of tests.

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

Mould chocolate to make chocolate pieces that are of a certain shape. Pour liquid chocolate into a mould and let it harden.

Perform carbonation processes which refer to the infusion of carbon dioxide under high pressure in order to obtain effervescent beverages such as sodas, sparkling wines, and beverages.

Rectify spirits by repeatedly or fractionally distilling it to remove water and undesirable compounds.

Tend bottle-washing machine ensuring that flow of bottles is fluent, machine input is sufficient, and maintenance is according to requirements.