Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the production system for operation
- Confirm availability of equipment, materials and services according to workplace procedures
- Identify and confirm cleaning requirements and equipment status
- Select and fit personal protective equipment according to job requirements
- Enter processing/operating parameters and select or adjust machine settings according to workplace procedures
- Load or position materials, ingredients and/or product according to workplace procedures
- Conduct pre-start checks, adjust equipment performance and confirm equipment is ready and safe to operate
- Operate and monitor the production system
- Start up and operate and monitor the system and equipment for variation in operating conditions
- Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification product and process outcomes to maintain the process within specification
- Maintain the work area and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
- Conduct work according to workplace and environmental procedures
- Hand over production system operation
- Shut down the production system
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the production system