Job Description:

• 1) Controls equipment that produces dry starch products from raw starch, and tests product for adherence to specifications: Dumps bags of chemicals into mixing tanks, and turns valves to admit fluids to prepare slurries for treating raw starch.

• 2) Regulates material flow, and starts and controls pumps, heaters, agitators, shakers, filters, driers, and related equipment, following standard procedures.

• 3) Monitors gauges and recording instruments to ensure standard operating conditions.

• 4) Directs other workers in operating equipment in event of malfunction.

• 5) Obtains samples of product at various stages of process to test for viscosity, acidity, and specific gravity, using viscometer, pH meter, and hydrometer.

• 6) Records instrument readings and other data on daily log.