Starch Extraction Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Variety of starches including acid thinned, oxidised, cationic, succinate, and phosphate starches.

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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.

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 …

Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.

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

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

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

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

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

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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.

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

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

Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food and beverages industry.

Administer different chemicals to the production of starch in order to obtain different kinds of starches for a range of purposes.

Add acids or bases to neutralise converted sugar liquors. Verify the concentration using a pH meter.

Stabilise pH of starches by performing pH tests, adding chemicals for the purpose in adequate quantities.

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

Control semiautomatic refinery equipment to convert starch into sugars and concentrate sugars to required density.

Use filters to wash and dewater starch slurry to prepare it for further processing into starch and dextrins, sweeteners and ethanol.

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.

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 …

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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

Assess samples from a range of sources to draw analyses. For example, microorganisms detection, chemical analysis, and parasitological analysis.

Test starch samples to verify that specific gravity, acidity, and filtration are as desired. Use a hydrometer and other standard test equipment.