§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

blanching operator

Blanching operators remove outer coverings or skins from almonds and nuts in general.

Description

Blanching operators remove outer coverings or skins from almonds and nuts in general. They cut leaves and impurities of raw material and control the flow of nuts, seeds, and/or leaves in the process. They use pressure and temperature to blanch the raw material if necessary.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mechanical almond processing food safety principles blanching machine process

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

health, safety and hygiene legislation condiment manufacturing processes

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples dispose food waste follow verbal instructions secure goods select unshelled almonds ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production tend almond huller machine adjust drying process to goods check quality of products on the production line operate vibratory feeder in food production boil water perform detailed food processing operations tend air-cleaning system

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)