Beverage filtration technicians operate machines that clarify beverages prior to filtering. For the purpose, they transfer fermented beverages from settling casks into clarifying tanks and spread chemicals over the surface of beverages to aid their clarification. Then, they pump beverages to transfer them to filtering tanks.
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Safe and economic method for removing impurities from food products and extending its shelf life. Importance of contamination control and how it contributes to superior quality product, a significant reduction of waste and a minimum of product spoilage.
The identification and characteristics of pathogenic micro-organisms in food and the adequate prevention methods to inhibit its reproduction in food materials.
Raw materials and production processes for getting finished food products. Importance of quality control and other techniques for the food and beverage industry.
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
Add chemical coagulants to a beverage and alcoholic drinks to destabilise colloids and other particles causing them to aggregate.
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
Clean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in the production process.
Separated solids that will not readily sediment from their suspending liquid by passing the mixture through filters.
Managing temperature and pressure as to reach set carbonation levels in beverages.
Start automatic cleaning machine that blows as well as sifts foreign particles, like dirt, twigs, and also stones from whole grain conveys clean grain, to storage tank for further processing.
Operate pumping equipment and control oil and gas pumping systems. Manipulate control panels to adjust pressure and temperature, as well as to direct product flow rate and to monitor liquid circulation in petroleum refinery. Oversee gas and oil transport from wellheads to refineries or storage facilities.
Perform carbonation processes which refer to the infusion of carbon dioxide under high pressure in order to obtain effervescent beverages such as sodas, sparkling wines, and beverages.
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
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.
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
Measure acidity and alkalinity of beverages.
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Basic ingredients of beer, which consist of water, a starch source such as malted barley, brewer's yeast to produce the fermentation and a flavouring such as hops.
The most updated systems and best available techniques in the brewing industry.
Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.
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Apply common treatments to preserve the characteristics of food products taking care of their appearance, smell and taste.
Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the food chain by working with line operators. Understand current operating procedures and identify best techniques. Help document new procedures and update existing ones.
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.
Interpret data from different sources, like market data, scientific papers, and customers requirements in order to research development and innovation in food sector.
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
Measuring the density of liquids, including oils, using instruments such as hygrometers, or oscillating tubes.
Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.
Monitoring filling, weighting, and packing machines.
Monitor and control required temperatures in the different phases of production until the product reaches suitable properties according to specifications.
Sterilise workspaces and equipment using hoses, scrapers, brushes, or chemical solutions.
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.
Speak one or more foreign languages in order to communicate commercial and technical issues with various suppliers and clients.
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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.
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
Implementing corrective action and continuous improvement plans from internal and third party audits to meet food safety and quality performance indicators with adherance to agreed timescales.
Manage the packaging development cycle from concept to launch in order to ensure compliance with financial, operative, and commercial variables.