As a Distillery Miller, you will need to master following:

• age alcoholic beverages in vats
• apply GMP
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• blend beverages
• execute proofs of alcohol mixture
• grain-for-beverages milling process
• inspect insects in whole grain
• lautering process
• mashing process
• mill operations
• milling machines
• monitor milled food products
• operate distilling equipment
• operate grain cleaning machine
• operate pneumatic conveyor chutes
• prepare containers for beverage distillation
• sterilise fermentation tanks
• tend grinding mill machine

More generally, a distillery miller is also versed in:

• apply HACCP
• carry out checks of production plant equipment
• collect samples for analysis
• ensure sanitation
• follow hygienic procedures during food processing
• keep task records
• lift heavy weights
• monitor machine operations
• take measures against flammability
• temperature scales

It also helps to know the following:

• adapt efficient food processing practices
• appropriate raw materials for specific spirits
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
• exert quality control to processing food
• keep machines oiled for steady functioning
• label samples
• perform detailed food processing operations
• processes of foods and beverages manufacturing
• act reliably
• have computer literacy
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers