NOC 94143 — Testers and graders, food and beverage processing

TEER 4 · Labour (on-the-job training) · Not eligible for Express Entry (CEC/FSWP)

Testers and graders in food and beverage processing test or grade ingredients and finished food or beverage products to ensure conformance to company standards. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing plants.

Main duties

Take samples of products at various stages of processing
Examine ingredients or finished products by sight, touch, taste and smell or weigh materials to ensure conformance to company standards
Conduct routine tests for product specifications such as colour, alcohol content, carbonation, moisture content, temperature, fat content and packaging
Grade or sort raw materials or finished products
Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
Advise supervisors of ingredient or product deficiencies.

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