food and beverage packaging technologist

Description

Food and beverage packaging technologists assess appropiate packaging for various food products. They manage matters in relation to packaging while ensuring customer specifications and company targets. They develop packaging projects as required.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

packaging functions packaging engineering product packaging requirements types of packaging materials quality assurance methodologies packaging processes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

food science food safety principles food safety standards risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages ingredient threats

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

identify innovative concepts in packaging watch food product trends monitor packaging operations manage packaging material select adequate packaging for food products apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages keep up with innovations in food manufacturing care for food aesthetic analyse packaging requirements manage packaging development cycle from concept to launch apply HACCP monitor filling machines apply GMP

OPTIONALOptional competences

participate in the development of new food products develop standard operating procedures in the food chain label foodstuffs assess HACCP implementation in plants manage corrective actions keep up-to-date with regulations develop new food products detect microorganisms ensure correct goods labelling