ISCO Occupation Group 8160.4 Blanching Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Blanching Operator: Blanching operators remove outer coverings or skins from almonds and nuts in general. They cut leaves and impurities of raw material and control the flow of nuts, seeds, and/or leaves in the process. They use pressure and temperature to blanch the raw material if necessary.
Essential Skills
- Blanching Machine Process
- Adhere To Organisational Guidelines
- Disassemble Equipment
- Monitor Almond Blanching Process
- Apply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages
- Follow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing
- Food Safety Principles
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Maintain Mechanical Equipment
- Administer Ingredients In Food Production
- Pump Products
- Carry Out Checks Of Production Plant Equipment
- Follow Production Schedule
- Work In Conveyor Belts In Food Manufacturing
- Be At Ease In Unsafe Environments
- Apply Gmp
- Tend Blanching Machines
- Exert Quality Control To Processing Food
- Lift Heavy Weights
- Set Up Machine Controls
- Mark Differences In Colours
- Apply Haccp
Optional Skills
- Adjust Drying Process To Goods
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation In Food Production
- Select Unshelled Almonds
- Label Samples
- Condiment Manufacturing Processes
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Check Quality Of Products On The Production Line
- Tend Almond Huller Machine
- Operate Vibratory Feeder In Food Production
- Tend Air-Cleaning System
- Dispose Food Waste
- Secure Goods According To Work Orders
- Boil Water
- Perform Detailed Food Processing Operations
- Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
Alternative Names
- Blanching Process Worker
- Blanching Worker
- Blancher
- Blanching Operative
