Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 8160
Fruit and vegetable canner
Fruit and vegetable canners tend machines to prepare industrial products based on fruits and vegetables for storage or shipping. They perform a wide range of tasks such as sorting, grading, washing, peeling, trimming, and slicing. Moreover, they follow procedures for canning, freezing, preserving, packing food products.
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maintain cutting equipment
tend canning machine
mark differences in colours
perform detailed food processing operations
clean food and beverage machinery
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (18)
blanching machine processblanching machine processMachines which heat food with steam or water in order to kill bacteria, preserve colour and remove trapped air.food canning production linefood canning production lineSteps in the canning process line from washing, conditioning and weighing food products, washing and preparing cans, filling cans, as well as other operations in order to obtain the end product.food storagefood storageThe proper conditions and methods to store food to keep it from spoiling, taking into account humidity, light, temperature and other environmental factors.food preservationfood preservationDeterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products.maintain cutting equipmentmaintain cutting equipmentMaintenance of the cutting equipment (knives, cutters, and other elements).tend canning machinetend canning machineTend canning machine powered by electricity or batteries in order to can various types of food.mark differences in coloursmark differences in coloursIdentify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.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.clean food and beverage machineryclean food and beverage machineryClean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in ...apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).check quality of products on the production linecheck quality of products on the production lineCheck products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.administer ingredients in food productionadminister ingredients in food productionIngredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.work in conveyor belts in food manufacturingwork in conveyor belts in food manufacturingWork in rotating conveyor belt systems in food manufacturing.process fruits and vegetablesprocess fruits and vegetablesProcess fruits and vegetables refer to all kinds of methods and techniques used to prepare food products using fruits and vegetables as raw materials.follow hygienic procedures during food processingfollow hygienic procedures during food processingEnsure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.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).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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mechanical almond processingmechanical almond processingMechanical processing of almonds by cracking, selecting the nuts and shell waste disposal.care for food aestheticcare for food aestheticConvey presentation and aesthetic elements into the production of food. Cut products properly, manage right quantities into the product, care for the attractiveness of the product.operate a heat treatment processoperate a heat treatment processApply heat treatment aimed at preparing and preserving half-finished or finished food products.set up equipment for food productionset up equipment for food productionSet up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.operate equipment for food homogenisationoperate equipment for food homogenisationTend equipment and machines such as extruders that exert extreme pressure, sheer, turbulence, and acceleration to foodstuffs in order to stabilise and give them a homogeneous texture.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 ...manage fruit juice extraction processesmanage fruit juice extraction processesUse presses and filters to extract juice from fruit.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...dispose non-food waste within the food industrydispose non-food waste within the food industryDispose non-food waste within the food industry applying environmentally accepted procedures to dispose it.dispose food wastedispose food wasteDispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the safety...neutralise sugar liquorsneutralise sugar liquorsAdd acids or bases to neutralise converted sugar liquors. Verify the concentration using a pH meter.jell fruitsjell fruitsTransform fruits into jelly according to procedures. Measure the amount of sugar and of the rest of the ingredients and store the mixture in a room with the appropriate temperature.work in a food processing teamwork in a food processing teamCollaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.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.label sampleslabel samplesLabel raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a fruit and vegetable canner do?
Fruit and vegetable canners tend machines to prepare industrial products based on fruits and vegetables for storage or shipping. They perform a wide range of tasks such as sorting, grading, washing, peeling, trimming, and slicing. Moreover, they follow procedures for canning, freezing, preserving, packing food products.
What skills does a fruit and vegetable canner need?
A fruit and vegetable canner needs 18 essential skills, including blanching machine process, food canning production line, food storage, food preservation, maintain cutting equipment.
Will AI replace fruit and vegetable canner jobs?
The AI disruption score for fruit and vegetable canner is 57/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: food canning production line, mark differences in colours, blanching machine process. Most resilient: act reliably, clean food and beverage machinery, mechanical almond processing.
AI Replacement Risk
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