raw material reception operator

Description

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

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

Practical Skills

apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages stack goods be at ease in unsafe environments handle bulk transfer of raw material apply HACCP follow verbal instructions lift heavy weights follow production schedule follow written instructions handle delivery of raw materials secure goods collect samples for analysis adhere to organisational guidelines weigh raw materials at reception keep task records carry out checks of production plant equipment check quality of raw materials implement efficiency plans for logistics operations store raw food materials ensure sanitation apply GMP follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception avoid backlogs in receiving raw materials inspect insects in whole grain label samples manage food manufacturing laboratory inspect silo systems analyse characteristics of food products at reception keep inventory of goods in production work in a food processing team liaise with colleagues keep machines oiled for steady functioning ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production manage corrective actions grade wheat for milling liaise with managers have computer literacy analyse supply chain strategies use spreadsheets software follow hygienic procedures during food processing assess cereal quality for brewing