Pesticide mixer

Pesticide mixers operate and maintain machines that mix chemical ingredients in dry or liquid state, in order to produce insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides or herbicides, making sure the end product is according to formula. The following job titles also refer to pesticide mixer: pesticide mixing machine operator pesticide mixing machine tender herbicide mixing machine setter herbicide mixing machine operative herbicide mixing machine tender fungicide mixer insecticide mixer insecticide mixing machine tender pesticide mixing machine operative herbicide mixer insecticide blender pesticide mixing machine setter insecticide mixing machine operative fungicide mixing machine operator fungicide mixing machine operative fungicide mixing machine tender insecticide mixing machine operator herbicide mixing machine operator insecticide mixing machine setter fungicide mixing machine setter High school diploma is generally required to work as pesticide mixer. However, this requirement may differ in some countries. 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.

Pesticide mixer is a Skill level 2 occupation.

No potential next step identified on the General track track for this occupation.

No potential next step identified on the Expert track track for this occupation.

No potential next step identified on the Manager track track for this occupation.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of pesticide mixer. Environmental policy: Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment. Quality criteria for storage facilities: Quality criteria for storage facilities such as safe locking systems, ventilation, regularly inspected fireproofing systems, etc. These skills are necessary for the role of pesticide mixer. Monitor environmental parameters: Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution. Tend insecticide mixer: Tend the mixer and equipment used in order to produce insecticides, fungicides or pesticides according to specified formula. Feed fertilizer mixer: Feed the fertiliser mixer with dry materials from the storage hopper by pulling the lever. Monitor valves: Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine. This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of pesticide mixer. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development. Pests and diseases: Types of pests and diseases and the principles of spreading and treating them. Hazardous waste storage: The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks. These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of pesticide mixer. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development. Dispose of non-hazardous waste: Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures. Write batch record documentation: Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to GMP of each batch of product. Monitor powdered ingredients: Monitor the batch and the ingredients, ensuring the weights and measures are conforming to the specified formula. Prepare chemical samples: Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications. Clean mixer: Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds. 8131 – Chemical products plant and machine operators    

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References

1. Pesticide mixer – ESCO