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oilseed presser

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Description

Oilseed pressers operate hydraulic presses that extracts oil from oilseed.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

oil seed process mechanical tools mechanical engineering applicable to edible oil seed origin of dietary fats and oils types of lubricants

Practical Skills

tend mixing oil machine apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages clean waste materials from machines apply HACCP follow verbal instructions exert quality control to processing food crush seeds regulate steam pressure tend equipment for oil extraction manage moisture of seeds tend press operation carry out checks of production plant equipment pump products maintain hydraulic press apply GMP perform preliminary operations for oil extraction refine edible oils follow hygienic procedures during food processing ensure public safety and security set up equipment for food production manage fruit juice extraction processes work in a food processing team liaise with colleagues keep machines oiled for steady functioning follow written instructions work independently in service of a food production process ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production dispose food waste liaise with managers perform services in a flexible manner act reliably label samples analyse characteristics of food products at reception