ISCO Occupation Group 3122.1 Dairy Processing Technician

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Dairy Processing Technician: Dairy processing technicians supervise and coordinate production processes, operations, and maintenance workers in milk, cheese, ice cream and/or other dairy production plants. They assist food technologists in improving processes, developing new food products and establishing procedures and standards for production and packaging.


Essential Skills

  • Give Instructions To Staff
  • Microbiology Of Fresh Milk
  • Monitor Milk Production Deviations
  • Dairy Manufacturing Specifications
  • Dairy Products
  • Check Quality Of Products On The Production Line
  • Food Safety Principles
  • Oversee Production Requirements
  • Follow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing
  • Quality Assurance Methodologies
  • Apply Gmp
  • Food And Beverage Industry
  • Follow Production Schedule
  • Milk Production Process
  • Manage Staff
  • Apply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages
  • Mitigate Waste Of Resources
  • Curdling Of Cheese
  • Apply Haccp
  • Use Dairy Test Materials
  • Act Reliably
  • Legislation About Animal Origin Products
  • Schedule Regular Machine Maintenance
  • Write Work-Related Reports
  • Perform Sensory Evaluation
  • Follow Written Instructions
  • Work In A Food Processing Team


Optional Skills

  • Assist In The Development Of Standard Operating Procedures In The Food Chain
  • Food Allergies
  • Manage Environmental Management System
  • Continuous Improvement Philosophies
  • Food Legislation
  • Liaise With Colleagues
  • Variety Of Cheese
  • Ice Cream Manufacturing Regulations
  • Manage Corrective Actions
  • Ripening Of Cheese
  • Operate A Heat Treatment Process
  • Financial Capability
  • Enzymatic Processing
  • Label Samples
  • Fermentation Processes Of Food
  • Encourage Teams For Continuous Improvement
  • Adjust Drying Process To Goods
  • Control Fluid Inventories
  • Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation In Food Production
  • Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
  • Analyse Production Processes For Improvement
  • Identify The Factors Causing Changes In Food During Storage
  • Liaise With Managers
  • Biotechnology
  • Keep Inventory Of Goods In Production


Alternative Names

  • Dairy Employee
  • Dairy Process Technician
  • Dairy Technician


Higher Level