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Lye-Peel Operator

DOT Code: 521.685-206

Industry: can. & preserv.

Tends machine that removes skins of fruits and vegetables and outer membrane of peeled citrus fruits: Turns valves to admit steam to heat lye solution in tank and to regulate lye and water sprays. Starts conveyor to carry fruit or vegetables through machine. Observes and feels fruit or vegetable emerging from machine to determine if immersion time is sufficient to ensure removal of skin or membrane. May load conveyor by hand. May prepare lye solution by dumping lye chips into tank of heated water. May scald products to loosen skin or peel and be designated Scalder (can. & preserv.).

GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77