Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
food and beverage packaging technologist
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
watch food product trends
manage packaging development cycle from concept to launch
apply GMP
quality assurance methodologies
care for food aesthetic
analyse packaging requirements
manage packaging material
types of packaging materials
keep up with innovations in food manufacturing
product package requirements
packaging functions
select adequate packaging for food products
monitor packaging operations
monitor filling machines
apply HACCP
packaging engineering
packaging processes
identify innovative concepts in packaging
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
Optional & specialised skills
ensure correct goods labelling
develop standard operating procedures in the food chain
develop new food products
food safety principles
food safety standards
participate in the development of new food products
label foodstuffs
ingredient threats
manage corrective actions
detect microorganisms
assess HACCP implementation in plants
food science
risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages
keep up-to-date with regulations
Other matches: food technician · food production operator · dairy processing technician · packaging production manager · restaurant manager
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.