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The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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raw material reception operator
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
check the quality of raw materials at reception
avoid backlogs in receiving raw materials
food storage
manage delivery of raw materials
follow verbal instructions
adhere to organisational guidelines
manage food manufacturing laboratory
follow written instructions
follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception
ensure sanitation
follow production schedule
lift heavy weights
apply HACCP
implement efficiency plans for logistics operations
keep task records
inspect silo systems
handle bulk transfer of raw material
be at ease in unsafe environments
analyse characteristics of food products at reception
keep inventory of goods in production
collect samples for analysis
apply GMP
label samples
carry out checks of production plant equipment
inspect insects in whole grain
weigh raw materials at reception
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
store raw food materials
secure goods according to work orders
Optional & specialised skills
food safety principles
statistics
analyse supply chain strategies
temperature scales
keep machines oiled for steady functioning
malting process
have computer literacy
grade wheat for milling
work in a food processing team
liaise with managers
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
effects of pesticides in food raw materials
assess cereal quality for brewing
manage corrective actions
liaise with colleagues
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
Other matches: milk reception operator · raw materials warehouse specialist · telephone switchboard operator · broadcast technician · starch extraction operator
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.