Tends machine that mixes such ingredients as chocolate liquor, sugar, powdered milk, and cocoa butter preparatory to making sweet chocolate: Weighs and dumps dry ingredients into mixing machine by hand, hydraulic lift, or conveyor equipped with automatic scale
2) Observes meters and turns valves to admit measured amounts of liquids into mixer.
4) Starts mixer.
5) Examines mixture to ensure that consistency conforms to standards.
6) Starts conveyor to transfer finished batch to refining machine.
7) May tend automatic sugar grinders or pulverizers.
Mixing OperationsOperate sugar mixing tanks, pumps, and related equipment to prepare syrup mixtures.Weigh and measure ingredients (sugar, water, additives) according to standard formulations.Monitor mixing times, temperatures, and concentrations to meet production requirements.Quality & ComplianceEnsure all sugar mixtures meet quality specifications before transferring to the production line.Conduct in-process quality checks such as Brix, pH, and temperature tests.Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).Equipment Operation & MaintenanceInspect and clean mixing tanks, filters, and pipelines before and after operations.Report equipment malfunctions and assist in minor troubleshooting.Follow preventive maintenance schedules and support maintenance teams when required.Documentation & ReportingAccurately record batch details, quantities, and process parameters.Report deviations, wastages, or quality issues to the Supervisor promptly.Maintain proper logs for audits and production traceability.Health, Safety & HousekeepingAdhere to workplace safety standards, PPE requirements, and hazard control procedures.Maintain cleanliness of the mixing area to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.Participate in safety drills and continuous improvement programs.