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raw-material-reception-operator Occupational skill for the role 'raw material reception operator' (also: raw material processing operator, raw materials reception worker, raw materials reception operative, raw materials worker). Use when the user asks for typical raw material reception operator work such as: Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.; Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.; Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.

Raw Material Reception Operator

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.

Core workflow

  1. Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
  2. Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
  3. Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
  4. Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adhere to organisational guidelines
  • analyse characteristics of food products at reception
  • apply GMP
  • apply HACCP
  • apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
  • avoid backlogs in receiving raw materials
  • be at ease in unsafe environments
  • carry out checks of production plant equipment
  • check quality of raw materials
  • collect samples for analysis
  • ensure sanitation
  • follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception
  • follow production schedule
  • follow verbal instructions
  • follow written instructions

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f84dbfe2-fa6b-43ef-97f5-54c3ad9c631f), ONET 30.3 (45-2041.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*