Sector
Food Industry
Keyword

Pulping Machine Attendant

Minimum Graduate from ITI

Not required

The tasks a Pulp Houseman (Coffee) is expected to perform include:

Operating the pulping machine which cuts and removes the fleshy pulp from ripe coffee berries

Feeding or dumping the hopper of the machine with ripe coffee berries, manually

Opening the valves to let the water flow into the machine

Regulating the flow of berries into the machine by adjusting the hopper door

Observing the operation of cutting and removing of the flesh from berries

Allowing the pulped berries to flow into the tank which drains water and retains berries

Removing the pulp from the machine to the dump-yard

Refilling the tank with water up to the required level and raking the beans in water using a wooden ladle to clean the remaining fleshy skin from the beans

Draining the water and removing the cleaned coffee beans and spreading them in the open yard for drying

Keeping the pulp house clean and tidy

Attending to the repairs of the machine

Knowledge of production processes and quality control

Ability to troubleshoot the machine when required

Skilled in handling and manipulating the levers of the machine

Knowledge of relevant tools and equipment

Knowledge of extracting the pulp from the berries

Not applicable

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Team player

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

This job is not considered hazardous/dangerous according to The Factories Act, 1948

For freshers - INR 6,000 to INR 8,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The Food Industry in India

According to IBEF, the Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution to the world food trade every year. Accounting for about 32 per cent of the country?s total food market, the food processing industry is one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. The Indian food and grocery market is the world?s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales. It is projected to grow at the rate of 104 per cent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020. The Indian gourmet food market is currently valued at US$ 1.3 billion and is growing at a CAGR of 20 per cent. It is expected to cross US$ 2.8 billion by 2015.

Over the past decade, the appeal of coffee has grown across India. A rising caf? culture also favours the uptake of coffee. Industry participants estimate the Indian coffee market to be worth $200 million as of 2012, with caf? and coffee sales expected to grow 25% annually. The increased consumption of coffee in India is likely to be a boon for coffee production as well. As a result, more area will likely be brought under coffee cultivation. Further, the demand for coffee dispensing machines is expected to rise in these countries, which would be a boon for this sector with immense demand for trained professionals. Therefore, the career of a Pulp Houseman (Coffee) has a bright future and opportunities are only going to rise over the coming years.

Coffee manufacturing companies

Cities and towns across India