prepared animal feeds
Composition, nutritional specifications and formulas of animal feeds. Feed additives, energy values, nutritional and supplemental needs depending on different species. Feed requirements according to legislation in force.
Animal feed operators tend various animal feed processing machines in industrial plants such as mixing machines, filling machines, and loading machines.
Competences and skills
35 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesprepared animal feeds contamination hazards
Contamination and spoilage hazards related to animal feeds. Prevention and reaction.
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Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencescontrol odours from prepared animal feeds production
Control the odours generated during grinding, heating, and cooling, the discharge of liquid waste, and other emissions. May use thermal oxidiser for the purpose.
dispose prepared animal feeds waste
Dispose prepared animal feeds waste while striving to minimise the environmental impact of feed compositions. Follow the relevant legislation.
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fill sacks
Fills sacks with feeds coming from a sack holder machine.
tend prepared animal feeds equipment
Use equipment and material handling for the production of prepared animal feeds. Perform maintenance to machinery and ensure steady production ratios and productivity.
Sector-specific
8 competencesadapt efficient food processing practices
Ensure to adapt the most efficient production techniques to accomplish food processing tasks with the least amount of time, effort and costs.
administer ingredients in food production
Ingredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Scope note
- A mininimal set of analyses should be performed before the quantitative reception in order to determine the acceptance or rejection of the materials.
inspect silo systems
Inspect silo systems to minimise any harmful emissions during their use.
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manage the reception of raw materials for animal feeds
Ensuring procurement and reception of raw materials, planning and execution of production, as well as the loading and dispatching of animal feed.
Cross-sector
9 competencesadhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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.
be at ease in unsafe environments
Be at ease in unsafe environments like being exposed to dust, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment.
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.
disassemble equipment
Disassembles equipment using hand tools in order to clean equipments and to perform regular operational maintenance.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
perform cleaning duties
Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.
tolerate strong smells
Tolerate strong smells expelled by the goods being processed during the production of goods.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencefood legislation
Legislation related to the food and feed industry including food manufacturing, hygiene, safety, raw materials, additives, GMOs, labelling, environmental and trade regulations.
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 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesapply extruding techniques
Apply specific techniques for extrusion process in the food industry.
check quality of products on the production line
Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.
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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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.
set up equipment for food production
Set up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.
work in a food processing team
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.
Cross-sector
3 competencesfollow hygienic procedures during food processing
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
measure pH
Measure acidity and alkalinity of beverages.