Canning and bottling line operator jobs in Finland
Canning and bottling line operators observe bottles and cans passing by during the production process. They stand next to conveyors belts to ensure that bottles are filled to standard levels that there are no major deviations. They discard defective bottles or cans.
Canning and bottling line operator – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 17.05 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 12.68 €/h |
| Top tenth | 22.02 €/h |
| Employees | 4,479 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 16.98 €/h | 2,199 |
| Men | 17.19 €/h | 2,280 |
Canning and bottling line operator - Which skills are essential?
Tend packaging machines such as filling, labelling, and sealing machines. Stock and sort products to be processed according to specifications. Replenish packaging supplies as required, such as boxes, cartons, wrapping paper, plastic sheet, glue, ink, or labels.
Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.
Tend canning machine powered by electricity or batteries in order to can various types of food.
Prepare wine for bottling. Assist with bottling and corking.
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
The process of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid, usually under high pressure, the variety of carbonation techniques such as bottle conditioning (priming), spunding, krausening, and force carbonating. Use those techniques according to production requirements and level of carbonation demanded.
Manage suitable quantities and types of cleaning chemicals (CIP) needed in the process of food and beverage production.
Clean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in the production process.
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
Check bottles for packaging. Apply bottle testing procedures to verify if the bottle is fit for containing food and beverage products. Follow legal or company specifications for bottling.
Work in rotating conveyor belt systems in food manufacturing.
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
Detect possible flaws in bottles and take decisions about the bottles and the lot being produced, and reject bottles that do not suit the production.
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the equipment.
Dispose non-food waste within the food industry applying environmentally accepted procedures to dispose it.
Carry out accurately measured assignments with suitable tools and equipment in the process of producing food and beverages.
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
Canning and bottling line operator - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Tend bottle-washing machine ensuring that flow of bottles is fluent, machine input is sufficient, and maintenance is according to requirements.
Handle stressful and challenging work conditions in a limited time frame to ensure qualitative food and beverage products are created in time.
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
Work individually as an important element in service of a food production process. This function is executed individually with little or no supervision or collaboration with colleagues.
Uses adequate equipment to place label on food goods.
Managing temperature and pressure as to reach set carbonation levels in beverages.
Take responsibility to make critical decisions regarding the production of food and the quality of produced goods.
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
Methods of cleaning and disinfecting reusable packaging to prevent or remove deposits of organic or inorganic nature of the packaging.
Monitoring filling, weighting, and packing machines.
Adapt service approach when circumstances change.
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food and beverages industry.
Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.
Label raw material/ product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.