Blender operator

Blender operators produce non-alcoholic flavoured waters by managing the administration of a large selection of ingredients to water. They handle and administer ingredients such as sugar, fruits juices, vegetable juices, syrups based on fruit or herbs, natural flavours, synthetic food additives like artificial sweeteners, colours, preservatives, acidity regulators, vitamins, minerals, and carbon dioxide. They manage the quantities depending on the product.

The following job titles also refer to blender operator:

manufacturers of soft-drinks
soft drinks manufacturer
beverage manufacturer
soft drinks supplier
tank tender
soft drinks producer
soft drinks retailer

No formal educational credential is generally required to work asa blender operator.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Blender operator is a Skill level 2 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to blender operator.

cocoa mill operator
fruit-press operator
blending plant operator
cellar operator
distillery worker

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of blender operator. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of blender operator with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

green coffee coordinator
water treatment systems operator
animal feed supervisor
green coffee buyer
malt house supervisor

These skills are necessary for the role of blender operator.

• Ensure sanitation: Keep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.
• Operate pasteurisation processes: Follow and apply procedures to pasteurise food and beverages. Recognise the properties of the products to be pasteurised and adapt procedures accordingly.
• Collect samples for analysis: Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
• Handle chemicals for clean in place: Manage suitable quantities and types of cleaning chemicals (CIP) needed in the process of food and beverage production.
• Clean food and beverage machinery: Clean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in the production process.
• Apply HACCP: Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Extract juices: Obtain juice from fruits or vegetables either manually or by using equipment.
• Administer ingredients in food production: ngredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.
• Process fruits and vegetables: Process fruits and vegetables refer to all kinds of methods and techniques used to prepare food products using fruits and vegetables as raw materials.
• Lift heavy weights: Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
• Apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages: Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
• Apply GMP: Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Exert quality control to processing food: Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
• Examine production samples: Examine production samples visually or manually to verify properties such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, humidity and texture.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of blender operator. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Health, safety and hygiene legislation: The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of blender operator. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Set up equipment for food production: Set up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.
• Manage carbonation levels: Managing temperature and pressure as to reach set carbonation levels in beverages.
• Follow hygienic procedures during food processing: Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
• Label samples: Label raw material/ product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.

8160 – Food and related products machine operators

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References

1. Blender operator – ESCO