Sugar Refinery Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Enzymatic processes used in food production as well as in other industrial biotechnological processes.

Chemical aspects and constitution of sugar to alter recipes and provide customers with experiences of pleasure.

Variety of sugars and starches from different raw materials. Differences in texture and the level of sweetness that is provided by a measured amount of the refined product.

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 …

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 …

Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.

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

Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.

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.

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.

Measuring the level of refinement of sugars.

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

Carry out food safety checks in order to assure compliance with requirements, regulations, and other good food manufacturing practices.

Operate corn starch extraction machines, following adequate procedure, and gather the extracted elements and glucose from the process.

Deterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products.

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

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

Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies and manpower.

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.

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.

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

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

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