ISCO Occupation Group 8160.24 Dairy Processing Operator

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Dairy Processing Operator: Dairy processing operators set up and operate continuous flow or vat-type equipment to process milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products following specific instructions, methods and formulas.


Essential Skills

  • Follow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing
  • Dairy Manufacturing Specifications
  • Follow Production Schedule
  • Conduct Cleaning In Place
  • Be At Ease In Unsafe Environments
  • Carry Out Checks Of Production Plant Equipment
  • Tend Dairy Processing Machines
  • Follow Written Instructions
  • Operate Automated Process Control
  • Adhere To Organisational Guidelines
  • Maintain Tanks
  • Apply Gmp
  • Secure Goods According To Work Orders
  • Use Dairy Test Materials
  • Apply Haccp
  • Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
  • Food Storage
  • Food Safety Principles
  • Perform Cleaning Duties
  • Monitor Milk Production Deviations
  • Apply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages
  • Ensure Sanitation
  • Pump Products
  • Work In A Food Processing Team
  • Clean Food And Beverage Machinery
  • Disassemble Equipment
  • Follow Verbal Instructions


Optional Skills

  • Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
  • Temperature Scales
  • Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation In Food Production
  • Operate Centrifuges
  • Administer Ingredients In Food Production
  • Fermentation Processes Of Food
  • Collect Samples For Analysis
  • Operate Pasteurisation Processes
  • Apply Extruding Techniques
  • Perform Curd Processing Of Cheese
  • Operate A Heat Treatment Process
  • Set Up Equipment For Food Production
  • Tend Milk Filling Machines
  • Administer Lactic Ferment Cultures To Manufacturing Products
  • Dispose Food Waste
  • Label Samples
  • Microbiology Of Fresh Milk
  • Ripening Of Cheese
  • Manufacturing Process Of Ice Cream
  • Curdling Of Cheese
  • Ultra-High Temperature Processing
  • Operate Equipment For Food Homogenisation
  • Legislation About Animal Origin Products
  • Execute Chilling Processes To Food Products
  • Lift Heavy Weights
  • Analyse Characteristics Of Food Products At Reception
  • Keep Machines Oiled For Steady Functioning


Alternative Names

  • Dairy Operator
  • Dairy Processor


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