raw material reception operator

Raw material reception operators operate and maintain tools and equipment to ensure that qualitative and quantitative requirements in the reception of the raw material are met. They use equipment to evaluate products such as grains, potatoes, cassava root, etc. They store and distribute products to the different processing factory units.

Alternative Labels

raw material processing operator

raw materials reception operative

raw materials reception worker

raw materials worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adhere to organisational guidelines analyse characteristics of food products at reception apply GMP apply HACCP apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages avoid backlogs in receiving raw materials be at ease in unsafe environments carry out checks of production plant equipment check quality of raw materials collect samples for analysis ensure sanitation follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception follow production schedule follow verbal instructions follow written instructions handle bulk transfer of raw material handle delivery of raw materials implement efficiency plans for logistics operations inspect insects in whole grain inspect silo systems keep inventory of goods in production keep task records label samples lift heavy weights manage food manufacturing laboratory secure goods stack goods store raw food materials weigh raw materials at reception

Essential Knowledge

food storage

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse supply chain strategies assess cereal quality for brewing ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production follow hygienic procedures during food processing grade wheat for milling have computer literacy keep machines oiled for steady functioning liaise with colleagues liaise with managers manage corrective actions use spreadsheets software work in a food processing team

Optional Knowledge

effects of pesticides in food raw materials food safety principles malting process statistics temperature scales

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f84dbfe2-fa6b-43ef-97f5-54c3ad9c631f

Status

released

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