This occupation is found in…the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Companies range in size, from small to large. They may produce one type of food and drink product, or a range of products. Products may include or biscuits, cakes, confectionery, fresh fruit, ready-to-eat and ready-to cook food, sandwiches, salads, soft drinks and wraps.
Process operators typically work on production lines within food and drink manufacturing businesses.
The broad purpose of the occupation is… complete food and drink processing procedures to contribute to the manufacture of safe and compliant food products. They support technical operators to complete start up, set up, line changeovers, and shut down of food and drink production line and machinery. They monitor product quality and throughput against key performance indicators. With a team focus, they prepare for the on-coming shift and provide handovers. Contributing to continuous improvement, stock control and audits is also part of the role..
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with…other process operatives, technical operators and maintenance teams – depending on company size and structure. They typically report to an operational manager, and work under direct supervision.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for… following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This is to ensure food safety, health and safety, environment and sustainability, quality and customer requirements are met. Whilst working as part of a team to meet deadlines, productivity and efficiency targets.
They are likely to be required to work shifts, including unsociable hours.
Typical job titles used for this occupation… food and drink process operator, production line worker.
There are no statutory/regulatory or othre typical entry requirements.
Occupational profile
This occupation is found in…the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Companies range in size, from small to large. They may produce one type of food and drink product, or a range of products. Products may include or biscuits, cakes, confectionery, fresh fruit, ready-to-eat and ready-to cook food, sandwiches, salads, soft drinks and wraps.
Process operators typically work on production lines within food and drink manufacturing businesses.
The broad purpose of the occupation is… complete food and drink processing procedures to contribute to the manufacture of safe and compliant food products. They support technical operators to complete start up, set up, line changeovers, and shut down of food and drink production line and machinery. They monitor product quality and throughput against key performance indicators. With a team focus, they prepare for the on-coming shift and provide handovers. Contributing to continuous improvement, stock control and audits is also part of the role..
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with…other process operatives, technical operators and maintenance teams – depending on company size and structure. They typically report to an operational manager, and work under direct supervision.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for… following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This is to ensure food safety, health and safety, environment and sustainability, quality and customer requirements are met. Whilst working as part of a team to meet deadlines, productivity and efficiency targets.
They are likely to be required to work shifts, including unsociable hours.
Typical job titles used for this occupation… food and drink process operator, production line worker.
There are no statutory/regulatory or othre typical entry requirements.