Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select packaging
- Set machine requirements
- Requirements in preparation for start-up of vacuum packing machine are completed to workplace requirements.
- Machine requirements are set correctly.
- Start-up procedures are followed to workplace requirements.
- Packing materials are attached and changed to workplace requirements and product specification.
- Bagged meat is placed on the vacuum packing machine or in the formed pockets as appropriate.
- Open ends of bags are placed flat across the sealing bar or meat contained in pockets as appropriate.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), hygiene and sanitation requirements are followed.
- Operate machinery
- Vacuum packaging machine is operated correctly in accordance with workplace requirements.
- A variety of products is vacuum packed to customer specifications, hygiene and sanitation, OH&S and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements at a speed that is the same as production requirements.
- Bags are shrunk using hot water baths where appropriate.
- Bagged cuts are left to drain.
- Shut-down procedures are performed to workplace requirements.
- Perform routine maintenance
- Ensure quality of packaging and product