What You'll Do

  • Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
  • Observe gauges and thermometers to determine if the mixing chamber temperature is within specified limits, and turn valves to control the temperature.
  • Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas.
  • Press switches and turn knobs to start, adjust, and regulate equipment, such as beaters, extruders, discharge pipes, and salt pumps.
  • Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and report malfunctions or undesirable tastes to supervisors.
  • Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.
  • Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or an agitator, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.
  • Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
  • Select and measure or weigh ingredients, using English or metric measures and balance scales.
  • Turn valve controls to start equipment and to adjust operation to maintain product quality.

Essential Skills

Operations Monitoring 3.25/5
Reading Comprehension 3.12/5
Critical Thinking 3.12/5
Active Listening 3.0/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Operation and Control 3.0/5
Writing 2.88/5
Monitoring 2.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.88/5
Judgment and Decision Making 2.88/5
Mathematics 2.75/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Achievement/Effort, Self-Control, Concern for Others

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Information Ordering 3.62/5
Near Vision 3.62/5
Oral Comprehension 3.25/5
Written Comprehension 3.12/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.12/5
Control Precision 3.12/5
Oral Expression 3.0/5
Category Flexibility 3.0/5

Technologies & Tools

Edible Software Microsoft Office software Plex Systems Plex Manufacturing Cloud

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.44/5)
  • Achievement/Effort (High importance: 4.26/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.21/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.01/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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