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dairy processing technician

Dairy processing technicians supervise and coordinate production processes, operations, and maintenance workers in milk, cheese, ice cream and/or other dairy production plants.

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Description

Dairy processing technicians supervise and coordinate production processes, operations, and maintenance workers in milk, cheese, ice cream and/or other dairy production plants. They assist food technologists in improving processes, developing new food products and establishing procedures and standards for production and packaging.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

curdling of cheese food safety principles milk production process dairy manufacturing specifications dairy products microbiology of fresh milk quality assurance methodologies food and beverage industry legislation about animal origin products

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

biotechnology variety of cheese continuous improvement philosophies enzymatic processing food legislation food allergies ice cream manufacturing regulations fermentation processes of food financial capability ripening of cheese

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform sensory evaluation of food products act reliably write work-related reports manage staff mitigate waste of resources follow written instructions follow hygienic procedures during food processing apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages check quality of products on the production line give instructions to staff use dairy test materials work in a food processing team follow production schedule apply HACCP oversee production requirements monitor milk production deviations schedule regular machine maintenance apply GMP

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain keep inventory of goods in production ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production operate a heat treatment process manage environmental management system adjust drying process to goods create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement comply with legislation related to health care manage corrective actions liaise with colleagues analyse production processes for improvement identify the factors causing changes in food during storage liaise with managers control fluid inventories

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