Food Processing Technician
Food processing technicians check production processes and product quality and undertake maintenance and basic repair of equipment. They also assist food technologists in developing food products and establishing standards for production and packaging.
Food processing technicians may perform the following tasks:
- carry out routine testing to make sure that safety and health standards are met
- check content, nutritional value, flavour and appearance
- collect information from surveys and observations
- develop, maintain and repair equipment for use in research
- inspect, analyse and recommend ways of improving quality
- check handling, processing and storage of raw materials
- check cleanliness of equipment
- assist in servicing and sales.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy scientific activities
- good observation skills
- initiative
- able to work as part of a team
- good organisation skills
- a high level of accuracy.
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