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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare the packaging system for operation
   • Confirm equipment, materials and services are available to meet packaging requirements
   • 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 product and/or packaging components and consumables according to workplace procedures
   • Conduct pre-start checks, adjust equipment performance and confirm equipment is ready and safe to operate
2. Operate and monitor the packaging system
   • Start up and operate and monitor the system and equipment for variation in operating conditions
   • Identify and report non-conformances according to workplace procedures
   • Maintain the work area and report maintenance requirements
   • Conduct work according to workplace environmental standards
3. Hand over packaging system operation
   • Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
   • Conduct handover procedures
   • Confirm process operators are properly informed of system and related equipment status at completion of handover
4. Shut down the packaging system
   • Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
   • Shut down the system
   • Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
5. Contribute to continuous improvement of the system
   • Review system performance against output plan/targets
   • Identify and investigate opportunities for system improvement
   • Develop and implement proposals for improvement within workplace planning arrangements, authority levels and according to workplace procedures