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.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to pesticide mixer.

paint mixer
fertiliser mixer
soap drier operator
soap chipper
slate mixer

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

chemical processing plant controller
air separation plant operator
occupational health and safety inspector
gas processing plant supervisor
gas station operator

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

References

1. Pesticide mixer – ESCO