Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 03 - Food Services and Tourism Info

8820 Food-Processing Worker

M820
Field of application Food-processing workers work in traditional or automated plants that process dairy, meat, fish, baked goods, fruits and vegetables or any other food product.
Other job titles Production helper

712 - Handle food and other products 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Observance of rules with respect to hazardous materials
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of materials-handling equipment
  • Concern for the safety of people and goods
  • Careful handling of products

Tasks

  • Choose the materials-handling equipment in accordance with the form and weight of the products.
  • Check the condition of the materials-handling equipment.
  • Lift boxes, bags, materials or any other cumbersome items and place them on the equipment.
  • Move products.
  • Place the products in the designated locations.
  • Detect any problems and notify the person in charge.

832001 - Assist food-processing equipment operators 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions

Tasks

  • Weigh and place ingredients in the various types of equipment: milling, extraction, mixing, cooking, freezing, freeze-drying or any other process.
  • Check the products and packaging during production.
  • Empty the machinery and equipment.

832002 - Perform tasks related to product packaging 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions

Tasks

  • Prepare packaging materials: make containers by placing flattened cardboard boxes in shaping machines.
  • Check the products and packaging in order to detect defects.
  • Remove full containers from conveyors and load products into boxes or other containers.
  • In the event of a problem, notify the person in charge.

716 - Keep the workspace clean and orderly, in a food processing plant 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of government standards regarding the use of cleaning products
  • Proper use of cleaning and disinfecting products
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Pick up the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect the tools.
  • Clean and disinfect the equipment.
  • Clean and disinfect the work surfaces.
  • Put away the cleaning products.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.