Skills by Occupation
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
implement efficiency plans for logistics operations
follow verbal instructions
apply GMP
manage delivery of raw materials
label samples
weigh raw materials at reception
follow production schedule
manage food manufacturing laboratory
handle bulk transfer of raw material
lift heavy weights
collect samples for analysis
food storage
apply HACCP
store raw food materials
adhere to organisational guidelines
inspect insects in whole grain
carry out checks of production plant equipment
keep task records
ensure sanitation
analyse characteristics of food products at reception
keep inventory of goods in production
be at ease in unsafe environments
check the quality of raw materials at reception
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception
avoid backlogs in receiving raw materials
inspect silo systems
secure goods according to work orders
follow written instructions
Optional & specialised skills
food safety principles
effects of pesticides in food raw materials
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
work in a food processing team
manage corrective actions
analyse supply chain strategies
statistics
keep machines oiled for steady functioning
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
liaise with colleagues
temperature scales
assess cereal quality for brewing
have computer literacy
malting process
liaise with managers
grade wheat for milling
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.