Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the extraction equipment and process for operation
- Confirm, blend and prepare materials to meet production requirements
- Confirm required facilities, storage, equipment and personnel are available
- Select and fit personal protective equipment and contamination prevention clothing according to workplace procedures
- Carry out line clearance procedures according to production requirements and equipment operation and maintenance manual
- Follow procedures to eliminate or control the risk of cross-contamination
- Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace procedures
- Load material into percolator and add solvents according to specifications
- Operate and monitor the extraction process
- Start up and monitor extraction process to confirm that specifications are within required limits
- Identify and report out of limit products or processes according to workplace procedures
- Maintain work area according to workplace cleaning standards
- Conduct process according to safety and environmental requirements
- Complete documentation according to workplace requirements
- Shut down the extraction process