Carry out packaging preparation and on-line checks in brewing
Overview
This standard covers the skills and knowledge needed for you to carry out packaging preparation and on-line checks in brewing. The correct production of packs and understanding the importance of this is essential to maintaining the integrity of the product. It is therefore essential to maintaining product quality and safety. This standard is also about understanding the principles of preparation for packaging and carrying out on-line checks in brewing. It covers the regulatory requirements, quality control of containers, packaging and utility services, the purpose of on-line checks, sampling and recording. This standard is for you if you are involved in, and require a broad knowledge and understanding of, packaging preparation and on-line checks in brewing.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Prepare to produce individual packs
prepare to produce individual packs following health, safety and
hygiene standards
check packing specifications within agreed timescales
set up equipment according to specification
check that there is sufficient packing material available and that it
is fit for use
check that services meet requirements
check that the product to be packed is available and fit for use
take action in response to operating problems
maintain communication with the relevant people in accordance
with organisational procedures
Carry out production of individual packs
carry out production of individual packs following health, safety
and hygiene standards
use equipment in accordance with health and safety procedures
and check that it is supplied with materials
monitor pack quality and quantity and take action in response to
defects
achieve the required quality and quantity of output within the
specified time
check that there is minimal waste
maintain communication with the relevant people in accordance
with organisational procedures
Finish production of individual packs
finish production of individual packs following health, safety and
hygiene standards
dispose of surplus consumables in compliance with company
procedures
deal with waste, scrap and non-standard products
stop the packaging run at agreed time
make equipment ready for future use after the completion of the
process
maintain communication with the relevant people in accordance
with organisational procedures
complete all documentation and records within agreed timescales
and in compliance with company procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
the organisational health and safety, hygiene, environmental and
quality standards and instructions
the regulations relating to packaging
the correct labelling information and requirements
the personal protective equipment required
the work area tools and equipment needed
why it is important to check the cleanliness of work area, tools and
equipment
- what the incoming quality control and on-line checks are and
process carried out on container prior to and during filling
- what the incoming quality control and on-line checks are and
processes carried out on packaging materials
- the procedures and checks carried out on a packaging line before
production (including utilities)
- what the procedures are for changing size, quality, beer type and
packaging
- what the purposes of on-line checks, sampling and record
keeping are
- what on-line production checks take place and how information is
recorded for a packaging line
- how to deal with waste materials in accordance with
organisational requirements
- the need for records to be completed within agreed timescales
and to an agreed standard
- what should be communicated, to whom and why it should be
done
- the limits of your authority and the consequences of exceeding
them