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.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

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).

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB