Cacao beans cleaners operate machines for the removal of foreign materials such as stones, string and dirt from cacao beans. They operate silos as to move beans from there to hoppers. They direct the cleaned beans to specified silos. They operate air-cleaning system in order to remove further foreign materials.
Rate 5 of the 14 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
tend cocoa cleaning machines
screen cocoa beans
check processing parameters
handle delivery of raw materials
perform detailed food processing operations
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (14)
effects of pesticides in food raw materialseffects of pesticides in food raw materialsDifferent types of pesticides used for food raw materials to control proper use of those substances preserving main characteristics of products.tend cocoa cleaning machinestend cocoa cleaning machinesOperate a machine that removes from cocoa beans such foreign materials as stones and dirt.screen cocoa beansscreen cocoa beansScreen cocoa beans to select the appropriate beans for roasting and grinding. Assure selected beans conform to quality standards and clean cocoa beans with minor defects.check processing parameterscheck processing parametersCheck processing parameters to keep under control the technological processes.handle delivery of raw materialshandle delivery of raw materialsReceive raw materials from the suppliers. Check their quality and accuracy and move them into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until they are required by the productio...perform detailed food processing operationsperform detailed food processing operationsPerform precise food processing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.ensure public safety and securityensure public safety and securityImplement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.tend air-cleaning systemtend air-cleaning systemOperate machine that carries beans and grains through air-cleaning system to remove foreign matter.apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).work in conveyor belts in food manufacturingwork in conveyor belts in food manufacturingWork in rotating conveyor belt systems in food manufacturing.apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).carry out checks of production plant equipmentcarry out checks of production plant equipmentCarry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the equipme...exert quality control to processing foodexert quality control to processing foodEnsure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
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act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.work independently in service of a food production processwork independently in service of a food production processWork individually as an important element in service of a food production process. This function is executed individually with little or no supervision or collaboration with colleagues.follow written instructionsfollow written instructionsFollow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.follow evaluation procedures of materials at receptionfollow evaluation procedures of materials at receptionOversee the delivery of incoming materials and follow a detailed procedure to evaluate and assess their characteristics accordingly.assess cocoa bean qualityassess cocoa bean qualityExamine the type of cocoa bean delivered by suppliers and match it to the desired product.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...lift heavy weightslift heavy weightsLift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.assess quality characteristics of food productsassess quality characteristics of food productsAssess quality characteristics of food products in terms of the main properties (e.g. physical, sensorial, chemical, technological, etc.) for raw materials, half-finished products, as well as finish p...perform services in a flexible mannerperform services in a flexible mannerAdapt service approach when circumstances change.analyse characteristics of food products at receptionanalyse characteristics of food products at receptionAnalyse characteristics, composition, and other properties of food products at reception.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionMake sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.follow verbal instructionsfollow verbal instructionsHave the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
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Cacao beans cleaners operate machines for the removal of foreign materials such as stones, string and dirt from cacao beans. They operate silos as to move beans from there to hoppers. They direct the cleaned beans to specified silos. They operate air-cleaning system in order to remove further foreign materials.
What skills does a cacao beans cleaner need?
A cacao beans cleaner needs 14 essential skills, including effects of pesticides in food raw materials, tend cocoa cleaning machines, screen cocoa beans, check processing parameters, handle delivery of raw materials.
Will AI replace cacao beans cleaner jobs?
The AI disruption score for cacao beans cleaner is 57/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: follow written instructions, check processing parameters, analyse characteristics of food products at reception. Most resilient: act reliably, lift heavy weights, liaise with colleagues.
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