Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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food production operator
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 49 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow production schedule
clean food and beverage machinery
support management of raw materials
ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain
be at ease in unsafe environments
apply GMP
ensure sanitation
lift heavy weights
monitor ingredient storage
keep inventory of goods in production
monitor the production line
disassemble equipment
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
administer ingredients in food production
apply HACCP
carry out checks of production plant equipment
food safety principles
Optional & specialised skills
monitor sugar uniformity
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
food storage
dispose non-food waste within the food industry
health, safety and hygiene legislation
set up equipment for food production
mitigate waste of resources
apply different dehydration processes of fruits and vegetables
handle kitchen equipment according to the requirements
food homogenisation
label samples
monitor almond blanching process
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
mould chocolate
rectify spirits
apply preservation treatments
measure sugar refinement
monitor oil blending process
monitor coating specifications
operate forklift
check bottles for packaging
apply extruding techniques
centrifugal force
monitor filling machines
ensure correct goods labelling
operate automated process control
hydrogenation processes for edible oils
modern brewing systems
condiment manufacturing processes
tend packaging machines
milk production process
check quality of products on the production line
adjust drying process to goods
conduct cleaning in place
tend bottle-washing machine
food canning production line
follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception
weigh materials
administer materials to tea bag machines
perform cleaning duties
work according to recipe
check the quality of raw materials at reception
dispose food waste
fermentation processes of food
execute chilling processes to food products
examine production samples
cleaning of reusable packaging
perform carbonation processes
monitor milled food products
Other matches: production supervisor · street food vendor · food production planner · airline food service worker · food safety specialist
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.