ISCO Occupation Group 8160.50 Starch Converting Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Starch Converting Operator: Starch converting operators control converters to change starch into glucose or corn syrup. After processing, they test products to verify their purity.
Essential Skills
- Carry Out Checks Of Production Plant Equipment
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Be At Ease In Unsafe Environments
- Tend Corn Starch Extraction Machines
- Apply Haccp
- Use Filters To Dewater Starch
- Measure Ph
- Apply Gmp
- Secure Goods According To Work Orders
- Follow Production Schedule
- Process Starch Slurry
- Apply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages
- Starch Production Processes
- Follow Written Instructions
- Administer Chemicals To Starch Production
- Keep Task Records
- Adhere To Organisational Guidelines
- Enzymatic Processing
- Follow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing
- Monitor Temperature In Manufacturing Process Of Food And Beverages
- Stabilise Ph Of Starches
- Collect Samples For Analysis
- Extraction Process Of Starch From Corn
- Food Safety Principles
- Variety Of Starches
Optional Skills
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation In Food Production
- Test Starch Samples
- Liaise With Managers
- Temperature Scales
- Label Samples
- Chemistry
- Have Computer Literacy
- Food Dehydration Processes
- Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
- Liaise With Colleagues
Alternative Names
- Starch Converter
- Starch Worker
- Starch Operator
- Starch Conversion Worker
