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cacao beans cleaner

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Cacao beans cleaners operate machines for the removal of foreign materials such as stones, string and dirt from cacao beans. They operate silos as to move beans from there to hoppers. They direct the cleaned beans to specified silos. They operate air-cleaning system in order to remove further foreign materials.

8160.10 ISCO 8160 ESCO source
Competences
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3
Essential
14
Optional
13

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effects of pesticides in food raw materials

Different types of pesticides used for food raw materials to control proper use of those substances preserving main characteristics of products.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

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apply GMP

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Scope note
There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
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apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages

Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.

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check processing parameters

Check processing parameters to keep under control the technological processes.

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It includes checking moisture in food products to keep under control different technological processes such as drying, milling, etc. It also includes controlling humidity in germination equipment
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ensure public safety and security

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

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exert quality control to processing food

Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.

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handle delivery of raw materials

Receive raw materials from the suppliers. Check their quality and accuracy and move them into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until they are required by the production department.

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perform detailed food processing operations

Perform precise food processing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.

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screen cocoa beans

Screen cocoa beans to select the appropriate beans for roasting and grinding. Assure selected beans conform to quality standards and clean cocoa beans with minor defects.

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tend air-cleaning system

Operate machine that carries beans and grains through air-cleaning system to remove foreign matter.

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tend cocoa cleaning machines

Operate a machine that removes from cocoa beans such foreign materials as stones and dirt.

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apply HACCP

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Scope note
There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
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carry out checks of production plant equipment

Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the equipment.

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work in conveyor belts in food manufacturing

Work in rotating conveyor belt systems in food manufacturing.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

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analyse characteristics of food products at reception

Analyse characteristics, composition, and other properties of food products at reception.

Scope note
For instance, dairy for butter-making will have to be sampled for butterfat analysis and its payments would be based on the butterfat content of the milk.
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assess cocoa bean quality

Examine the type of cocoa bean delivered by suppliers and match it to the desired product.

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assess quality characteristics of food products

Assess quality characteristics of food products in terms of the main properties (e.g. physical, sensorial, chemical, technological, etc.) for raw materials, half-finished products, as well as finish products.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production

Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.

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follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception

Oversee the delivery of incoming materials and follow a detailed procedure to evaluate and assess their characteristics accordingly.

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A mininimal set of analyses should be performed before the quantitative reception in order to determine the acceptance or rejection of the materials.
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work independently in service of a food production process

Work individually as an important element in service of a food production process. This function is executed individually with little or no supervision or collaboration with colleagues.

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act reliably

Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.

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follow verbal instructions

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

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follow written instructions

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

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liaise with colleagues

Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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lift heavy weights

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

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perform services in a flexible manner

Adapt service approach when circumstances change.

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