carbonation techniques
The process of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid, usually under high pressure, the variety of carbonation techniques such as bottle conditioning (priming), spunding, krausening, and force carbonating.
Canning and bottling line operators observe bottles and cans passing by during the production process. They stand next to conveyors belts to ensure that bottles are filled to standard levels and that there are no major deviations. They discard defective bottles or cans.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
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Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
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Essential skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
10 competencesapply 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.
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.
check bottles for packaging
Check bottles for packaging. Apply bottle testing procedures to verify if the bottle is fit for containing food and beverage products. Follow legal or company specifications for bottling.
check quality of products on the production line
Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.
clean food and beverage machinery
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.
- Scope note
- Clean metal vessels: Clean the interior of metal drums using steam-cleaning apparatus, or the interiors of barrels by rinsing them with water and alcohol. Clean mixers: Perform cleaning of mixers on a daily basis, and perform cleaning at shutdowns thoroughly. Follow security procedures.
detect flaws in bottles
Detect possible flaws in bottles and take decisions about the bottles and the lot being produced, and reject bottles that do not suit the production.
dispose non-food waste within the food industry
Dispose non-food waste within the food industry applying environmentally accepted procedures to dispose it.
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exert quality control to processing food
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
measure precise food processing operations
Carry out accurately measured assignments with suitable tools and equipment in the process of producing food and beverages.
tend canning machine
Tend canning machine powered by electricity or batteries in order to can various types of food.
Cross-sector
10 competencesapply 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.
apply numeracy skills
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
assist bottling
Prepare wine for bottling. Assist with bottling and corking.
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.
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
handle chemical cleaning agents
Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.
- Scope note
- The chemicals include hazardous materials.
operate automated process control
Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.
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operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
tend packaging machines
Tend packaging machines such as filling, labelling, and sealing machines. Stock and sort products to be processed according to specifications. Replenish packaging supplies as required, such as boxes, cartons, wrapping paper, plastic sheet, glue, ink, or labels.
work in conveyor belts in food manufacturing
Work in rotating conveyor belt systems in food manufacturing.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
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Sector-specific
1 competencecleaning of reusable packaging
Methods of cleaning and disinfecting reusable packaging to prevent or remove deposits of organic or inorganic nature of the packaging.
- Scope note
- May refer to kegs in beer industry, bottles or other reusable packaging
Cross-sector
1 competencehealth, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemake critical decisions regarding the processing of food
Take responsibility to make critical decisions regarding the production of food and the quality of produced goods.
Sector-specific
10 competencesensure 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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label foodstuffs
Uses adequate equipment to place label on food goods.
label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
manage carbonation levels
Managing temperature and pressure as to reach set carbonation levels in beverages.
manage challenging work conditions during food processing operations
Handle stressful and challenging work conditions in a limited time frame to ensure qualitative food and beverage products are created in time.
monitor filling machines
Monitoring filling, weighting, and packing machines.
operate vacuum machines
Operate and monitor machines which suck the air from closed spaces such as the space between the inner and outer cups of vacuum bottles.
tend bottle-washing machine
Tend bottle-washing machine ensuring that flow of bottles is fluent, machine input is sufficient, and maintenance is according to requirements.
work in a food processing team
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.
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.
Cross-sector
2 competenceslift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
perform services in a flexible manner
Adapt service approach when circumstances change.