Profession canning and bottling line operator
Canning and bottling line operators observe bottles and cans passing by during the production process. They stand next to conveyors belts to ensure that bottles are filled to standard levels that there are no major deviations. They discard defective bottles or cans.
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Personality Type
Knowledge
- Carbonation techniques
The process of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid, usually under high pressure, the variety of carbonation techniques such as bottle conditioning (priming), spunding, krausening, and force carbonating. Use those techniques according to production requirements and level of carbonation demanded.
Skills
- Detect flaws in bottles
Detect possible flaws in bottles and take decisions about the bottles and the lot being produced, and reject bottles that do not suit the production.
- Exert quality control to processing food
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
- Work in conveyor belts in food manufacturing
Work in rotating conveyor belt systems in food manufacturing.
- Carry out checks of production plant equipment
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 equipment.
- Measure precise food processing operations
Carry out accurately measured assignments with suitable tools and equipment in the process of producing food and beverages.
- Handle chemicals for clean in place
Manage suitable quantities and types of cleaning chemicals (CIP) needed in the process of food and beverage production.
- Tend canning machine
Tend canning machine powered by electricity or batteries in order to can various types of food.
- Apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
- Follow hygienic procedures during food processing
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
- Operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
- Assist bottling
Prepare wine for bottling. Assist with bottling and corking.
- Dispose non-food waste within the food industry
Dispose non-food waste within the food industry applying environmentally accepted procedures to dispose it.
- Check bottles for packaging
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.
- Apply numeracy skills
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
- Apply GMP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Operate automated process control
Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.
- Check quality of products on the production line
Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.
- Tend packaging machines
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 paper, plastic sheet, glue, ink, or labels.
- Clean food and beverage machinery
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 in the production process.
- Apply HACCP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).