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cocoa mill operator

Cocoa mill operators tend machines to pulverise cacao beans into powder of specified fineness.

Description

Cocoa mill operators tend machines to pulverise cacao beans into powder of specified fineness. They use air classification systems that separate powder based on its density. Moreover, they weigh, bag, and stack the product.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mill operations

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

health, safety and hygiene legislation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

work in conveyor belts in food manufacturing be at ease in unsafe environments analyse milled cocoa density clean food and beverage machinery apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages tend grinding mill machine ensure public safety and security work in a food processing team collect samples for analysis apply HACCP exert quality control to processing food operate weighing machine adhere to organisational guidelines apply GMP check processing parameters

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples perform services in a flexible manner ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production lift heavy weights act reliably manage corrective actions follow hygienic procedures during food processing liaise with colleagues set up equipment for food production assess cocoa bean quality keep machines oiled for steady functioning monitor milled food products liaise with managers

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