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name: malt-kiln-operator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'malt kiln operator' (also: malt kiln operative, malt kiln worker, malt worker, malt kiln specialist). Use when the user asks for typical malt kiln operator work such as: typical malt kiln operator responsibilities"
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# Malt Kiln Operator

Malt kiln operators tend kiln machines and equipment while supervising that the grain roasting operation maintains in specified roasting parameters.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adhere to organisational guidelines
- adjust temperature gauges
- apply flame handling regulations
- apply GMP
- apply HACCP
- apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
- be at ease in unsafe environments
- carry out checks of production plant equipment
- clean food and beverage machinery
- control gas-fired furnace for malt roasting
- exert quality control to processing food
- fire-fighting systems
- handle flammable substances
- maintain industrial ovens
- manage kiln ventilation

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7309ab2d-e2ba-4ccb-b658-6b0a8bd8c4eb), O*NET 30.3 (51-9012.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*