Process Operator

The process operator can independently operate a number of existing and yet-to-be-developed processes for food production. Hygiene and food safety are key: work must be done carefully and clean. The operator is expected to carry out cleaning and disinfection him/herself.The processes are automated to a limited extent. The installations comprise (vacuum) reactors/vats, pumps, decanters, centrifuges, filters, presses, heat exchangers, measuring instruments, valves, condensers, steam boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, etc. When operating them, checking the correct temperatures and pressures is very important. Checklists must be filled in accurately to monitor these process parameters. In case of deviations, the process operator should intervene himself and/or, if necessary, warn the supervisor.Small mechanical malfunctions can be solved by the operator. For larger faults, he/she must call in the help of the technical department. Quality control is part of the job, as is the operation of a forklift truck for the supply and removal of raw materials and finished products.The process operator is expected to take the initiative to assist the production/technical management in optimising the processes, testing new process components and designing the process automation.
deployable on multiple production lines
stand-alone operation of a production line and/or combined lines
all product operations (including washing, crushing, distilling, evaporating, filtering, heat treatment, purifying, additive dosing, mixing, filling/packaging, pressing, etc.)
production preparation and execution according to procedures/instructions
line manager and job coordination
high volumes and/or complexity of physical/chemical processes and process equipment

ensuring sufficient raw materials and (packaging) materials
cleaning and/or disinfection of the process plant
starting the production process, setting up machines/process line
monitoring the process, adjusting for disruptions, resolving minor malfunctions, adhering to planning
distributing workstations on the line and explaining the work
instructing