§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

milk reception operator

Milk reception operators use devices that ensure the correct qualitative and quantitative reception of the raw milk.

Description

Milk reception operators use devices that ensure the correct qualitative and quantitative reception of the raw milk. They perform initial cleaning operations, storage and distribution of raw material to the different processing factory units.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

food safety principles dairy manufacturing specifications food storage

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

health, safety and hygiene legislation batch tank types dairy products microbiology of fresh milk legislation about animal origin products food preservation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

be at ease in unsafe environments follow verbal instructions analyse characteristics of food products at reception carry out checks of production plant equipment follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception comply with legislation related to health care preserve samples weigh raw materials at reception follow hygienic procedures during food processing apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages collect samples for analysis follow production schedule apply HACCP pump products ensure sanitation adhere to organisational guidelines store raw milk apply GMP control fluid inventories

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples measure pH secure goods ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production act reliably follow written instructions liaise with colleagues use dairy test materials conduct cleaning in place work in a food processing team keep machines oiled for steady functioning have computer literacy liaise with managers

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)