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refining machine operator
Description
Code
8160.48
Description
Refining machine operators tend machines to refine crude oils, such as soybean oil, cottonseed oil, and peanut oil. They tend wash tanks to remove by-products and remove impurities with heat.
Alternative Labels
refining machine operative
refining machine operator
refining machine worker
refining operator
refining worker
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
adhere to organisational guidelines
apply GMP
apply HACCP
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
be at ease in unsafe environments
clean food and beverage machinery
control flow of oils
disassemble equipment
ensure public safety and security
ensure sanitation
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
lift heavy weights
measure density of liquids
monitor centrifugal separators
operate centrifuges
prepare engine room for operation
pump products
tend centrifuge machines
wash oils
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
act reliably
address problems critically
check sensorial parameters of oils and fats
degum liquids
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
exert quality control to processing food
interpret data in food manufacturing
keep machines oiled for steady functioning
label samples
liaise with colleagues
liaise with managers
perform cleaning duties
set up equipment for food production
write routine reports
Concept URI
Status
released
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