Quality improvements through online sorter training

A major multinational food processor purchased a subscription to Key’s PROliance Online Training program, as a way to effectively train its plant personnel on the maintenance and operation of Key Technology’s equipment.

The training program offers a flexible, web-based interactive curriculum designed for operators, maintenance personnel, sanitation crews, supervisors and others working with Key equipment. More than 60 self-paced training modules - each designed to take less than 20 minutes to complete - cover the hardware, software and G6 user interface of Manta, Optyx, Tegra and ADR Automatic Defect Removal System as well as Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors.

“This training program is very comprehensive. It teaches our staff all aspects of operations and maintenance. The photos and diagrams are very clear and the text is easy to read so people from all levels of education are able to understand the material. A short test after each module verifies that each person has learned the material before they go onto the next module so we’re sure we’re training our staff at a competent level,” said the production manager. “To date, we’ve trained about 30 people using this program.”

From the 28 training modules that cover this food processor’s Manta, Optyx and G6 user interface, they customise the program for each position since a supervisor may not need exactly the same training as an operator. This ability to pick and choose the most appropriate modules helps maximise retention and reduce the training time.