Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the pelleting equipment and process for operation
- Confirm materials are available according to operating requirements
- Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met according to food safety requirements
- Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
- Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
- Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
- Check and adjust equipment performance to ensure optimum
- Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
- Operate and monitor the pelleting process
- Start and operate the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
- Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
- Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements
- Confirm that product specifications are being met at each stage according to production specifications
- Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
- Maintain the work area according to work health and safety and operating procedures
- Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
- Shut down the pelleting process