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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 8160

Milk heat treatment process operator

Milk heat treatment process operators use equipments to perform different methods of pasteurisation and/or sterilisation to dairy liquid products. They operate equipment such as raw product booster pumps, homogenisers, flavour control equipment, clarifiers, separators, auxiliary pumps, and filters.

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Rate 5 of the 18 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

operate a heat treatment process

act reliably

operate pasteurisation processes

clean food and beverage machinery

apply HACCP

Key skills in this occupation

Essential skills and knowledge areas from the European ESCO classification, 18 in total. The ones most specific to this occupation come first.

  1. operate a heat treatment process

    Apply heat treatment aimed at preparing and preserving half-finished or finished food products.

    practical skill
  2. act reliably

    Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.

    practical skillresilient to AI
  3. operate pasteurisation processes

    Follow and apply procedures to pasteurise food and beverages.

    practical skillmost at risk from AI
  4. clean food and beverage machinery

    Clean machinery used for food or beverage production processes.

    practical skillresilient to AI
  5. apply HACCP

    Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance.

    practical skill
  6. comply with legislation related to health care

    Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.

    practical skill
  7. follow hygienic procedures during food processing

    Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.

    practical skill
  8. apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages

    Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.

    practical skill

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Knowledge (6)

ultra-high temperature processing
A processing (UHT), which sterilises food by heating it above 135°C (275°F), the temperature required to kill spores in milk for 1 to 2 seconds. More →
temperature scales
Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales. More →
dairy manufacturing specifications
Specifications, regulations and standards to be followed in the field of dairy manufacturing. More →
food preservation
Deterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products. More →
food safety principles
Scientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards. More →
health and safety measures in transportation
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation. More →

Practical skills (4)

apply GMP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. More →
carry out checks of production plant equipment
Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. More →
follow production schedule
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. More →
follow verbal instructions
Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. More →
Optional skills (21) — show
health, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector. More →
pathogenic microorganisms in food
The identification and characteristics of pathogenic micro-organisms in food and the adequate prevention methods to inhibit its reproduction in food materials. More →
food dehydration processes
The processes by which fruit and vegetables are dehydrated including techniques such as sun drying, indoor drying, and industrial applications for drying food. More →
microbiology of fresh milk
Types of bacteria present in milk before pasteurisation. More →
operate centrifuges
Adjust working condition as speed and time of centrifuges according to the requirements of the product in process. More →
set up equipment for food production
Set up machinery and equipment for food production. More →
operate equipment for food homogenisation
Tend 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. More →
conduct cleaning in place
Conduct cleaning-in-place and sterilisation on all process equipment, tanks, and lines. More →
collect samples for analysis
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis. More →
perform cleaning duties
Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. More →
follow written instructions
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure. More →
liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. More →
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body. More →
perform milk control tests
Conduct and report on quality tests on milk samples taking into account regulatory aspects. More →
secure goods
Fasten bands around stacks or articles prior to shipment or storage. More →
pump products
Operate pumping machines according to specific procedures and depending on the kind of product. More →
perform services in a flexible manner
Adapt service approach when circumstances change. More →
work in a food processing team
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry. More →
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical. More →
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. More →
label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system. More →

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Frequently asked questions

What does a milk heat treatment process operator do?

Milk heat treatment process operators use equipments to perform different methods of pasteurisation and/or sterilisation to dairy liquid products. They operate equipment such as raw product booster pumps, homogenisers, flavour control equipment, clarifiers, separators, auxiliary pumps, and filters.

What skills does a milk heat treatment process operator need?

A milk heat treatment process operator needs 18 essential skills, including food safety principles, ultra-high temperature processing, health and safety measures in transportation, temperature scales, dairy manufacturing specifications.

Will AI replace milk heat treatment process operator jobs?

The AI disruption score for milk heat treatment process operator is 48/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: temperature scales, follow written instructions, operate pasteurisation processes. Most resilient: act reliably, lift heavy weights, clean food and beverage machinery.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupStationary plant and machine operators
Essential Skills18

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