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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesbe at ease in unsafe environmentsapply HACCPmaintain mechanical equipmentexert quality control to processing foodmonitor almond blanching processlift heavy weightsfollow production scheduletend blanching machinesadhere to organisational guidelinesadminister ingredients in food productioncarry out checks of production plant equipmentpump productsset up machine controlsapply GMPdisassemble equipmentmark differences in colourswork in conveyor belts in food manufacturingfollow hygienic procedures during food processingensure public safety and securityselect unshelled almondsoperate vibratory feeder in food productionadjust drying process to goodsfollow verbal instructionsboil watersecure goodsensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productiondispose food wastetend air-cleaning systemcheck quality of products on the production lineperform detailed food processing operationslabel samplestend almond huller machine