Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

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Job Description: Operate or tend equipment, such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, blood plasma, and chemicals.

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders spend a lot of their time Controlling Machines and Processes. They are naturally good at Perceptual Speed, Oral Expression, Visualization, and Oral Comprehension. Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Chemistry, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.

Work Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Processing Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Getting Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  

Abilities

Perceptual Speed
  
Oral Expression
  
Visualization
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Selective Attention
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Control Precision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Reaction Time
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Near Vision
  
Static Strength
  
Auditory Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Trunk Strength
  
Information Ordering
  
Written Comprehension
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Far Vision
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Category Flexibility
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Written Expression
  
Speech Clarity
  
Depth Perception
  
Speech Recognition
  
Rate Control
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Number Facility
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Response Orientation
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Originality
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Stamina
  
Speed of Closure
  
Sound Localization
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Night Vision
  
Peripheral Vision
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Chemistry
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Building and Construction
  
Production and Processing
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Design
  
Education and Training
  
Physics
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Mathematics
  
Food Production
  
English Language
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Clerical
  
Transportation
  
Law and Government
  
Administration and Management
  
Biology
  
Communications and Media
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Telecommunications
  
Psychology
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Economics and Accounting
  

Wages

Massachusetts
$41,210  
 
Missouri
$40,240  
 
Ohio
$38,180  
 
Pennsylvania
$37,730  
 
Oregon
$36,330  
 
Florida
$35,460  
 
Wisconsin
$35,070  
 
Washington
$33,340  
 
Utah
$33,280  
 
Illinois
$32,920  
 
Indiana
$32,270  
 
Maine
$31,720  
 
Alaska
$31,690  
 
California
$30,790  
 
South Carolina
$30,660  
 
Louisiana
$30,380  
 
New Mexico
$30,170  
 
Nebraska
$29,630  
 
New York
$29,560  
 
Michigan
$29,560  
 
Kentucky
$28,960  
 
Arizona
$28,650  
 
Minnesota
$27,780  
 
Montana
$27,300  
 
North Carolina
$24,510  
 
Georgia
$23,670  
 
Tennessee
$23,440  
 
Colorado
$23,230  
 
Virginia
$23,110  
 
Arkansas
$22,490  
 
Oklahoma
$22,320  
 
New Jersey
$22,280  
 
Kansas
$22,250  
 
Mississippi
$21,410  
 
Texas
$20,110  
 
Alabama
$18,320  
 

Skills

Operation and Control
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Monitoring
  
Critical Thinking
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Time Management
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Coordination
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Writing
  
Equipment Selection
  
Active Learning
  
Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Repairing
  
Instructing
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Systems Analysis
  
Service Orientation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Persuasion
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Programming
  
Installation
  
Science
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Support
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Cooperation
  
Integrity
  
Independence
  
Self Control
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Initiative
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Persistence
  
Concern for Others
  
Leadership
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Consequence of Error
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Contact With Others
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Physical Proximity
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Degree of Automation
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Telephone
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Level of Competition
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  
Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  
Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  
Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  
Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  
Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  
Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  
Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.
  
Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  
Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  
Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  
Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  
Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  
Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  
Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  
Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  
Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.
  
Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  
Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  
Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  
Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  
Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  
Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment in order to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
  
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards in order to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves in order to obtain specified mixtures.
  
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
  
Start machinery such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves in order to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
  
Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
  
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
  
Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake in order to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
  
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, and/or test results on report forms.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position molds on conveyors, and measure and adjust level of fill, using depth gauges.
  
Activate mechanical rakes in order to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
  
Stir material with spoons or paddles in order to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
  
Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
  
Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
  
Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
  
Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
  
Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
  
Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
  
Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads in order to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)