As a Starch Converting Operator, you will need to master following:

• administer chemicals to starch production
• apply GMP
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• extraction process of starch from corn
• food safety principles
• monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
• process starch slurry
• stabilise pH of starches
• starch production processes
• tend corn starch extraction machines
• use filters to dewater starch
• variety of starches

More generally, a starch converting operator is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• apply HACCP
• be at ease in unsafe environments
• carry out checks of production plant equipment
• collect samples for analysis
• enzymatic processing
• follow hygienic procedures during food processing
• follow production schedule
• follow verbal instructions
• follow written instructions
• keep task records
• measure pH
• secure goods

It also helps to know the following:

• ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
• food dehydration processes
• label samples
• test starch samples
• chemistry
• have computer literacy
• health, safety and hygiene legislation
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• temperature scales