operate liquid soap pumps
Operate soap pumps adjusting the correct flow of oil, perfume, air or steam that goes into the collectors or to the towers.
Soap tower operators control, monitor and maintain tower operations, using the control panel, in order to produce soap powders. They inspect operating units to ensure the parameters of flow of oil, air, perfume or steam are according to specifications.
Competences and skills
19 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencestend heated-air tower
Tend the heated-air tower by operating the control panel in order to produce soap powders from liquid soap.
Sector-specific
1 competencetest moisture content
Test the moisture content using a moisture testing apparatus.
Cross-sector
5 competencesmonitor manufacturing impact
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
green
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
prepare chemical samples
Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.
test chemical samples
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.
write batch record documentation
Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencebasic chemicals
The production and characteristisc of organic basic chemicals such as ethanol, methanol, benzene and inorganic basic chemicals such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesinspect soap production operating units
Inspect the equipments and machinery used in powder-producing towers such as soap-spray storage tanks, collectors, towers, driers or scrubbers.
maintain soap production equipment
Maintain equipment by performing small repairs such as replacing stainers.
oversee equipment cleaning
Oversee the cleaning of equipment such as stainers, towers or spray tips.
Sector-specific
4 competenceschange soap filter
Change the soap filter from the plodder machine by unbolting the filter cap, inspecting it and replacing it according to specifications.
inspect batches of mixed products
Inspect batches ensuring that they have the correct colours and the correct mix.
pack soap
Pack finished soap products such as soap flakes or soap bars into boxes
transfer soap
Place the soap from the crutcher machine to the chilling rollers chamber.
Cross-sector
3 competencesgive instructions to staff
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
manage waste
Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.
green
- Scope note
- Includes recycling regulations.