Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for processing
- Notify/keep informed all relevant people about the current status operations and any intention to make changes
- Perform all pre-start checks in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Set up and configure equipment startup function complying with procedures
- Check plant/equipment settings against operating parameters as identified in standard operating procedures
- Load raw materials in accordance with work instructions
- Start up plant/equipment in accordance with procedures
- Process raw meal
- Commence/continue process operations in accordance with specified operating procedures
- Monitor and check against target parameters instrument/ control panels for variations, fluctuations or trends
- Maximise throughput of system while meeting quality target parameters
- Check and adjust ancillary equipment as required
- Distribute product to storage
- Monitor and perform necessary adjustments to discharge rate and temperature as required
- Monitor the distribution transport system for efficiency and spillages and take appropriate action as required
- Monitor the distribution of product to the correct storage area and level of product in that area, and redirect as required
- Respond to problems
- Identify possible routine and non-routine problems in the equipment or process
- Determine problems needing action
- Determine possible fault causes
- Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
- Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
- Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
- Shut down equipment
- Prepare equipment for maintenance
- Control hazards