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Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, or test results on report forms.
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Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.
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Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
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Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
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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.
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Read dials and gauges on panel control boards to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves to obtain specified mixtures.
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Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
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Activate mechanical rakes to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.
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Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.
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Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.
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Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.
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Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.
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Stir material with spoons or paddles to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.
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Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
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Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.
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Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
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Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.
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Start machinery, such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.