As a Malt Kiln Operator, you will need to master following:

• apply GMP
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• clean food and beverage machinery
• control gas-fired furnace for malt roasting
• exert quality control to processing food
• handle flammable substances
• maintain industrial ovens
• manage kiln ventilation
• monitor roasting
• monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
• operate a heat treatment process
• operate industrial ovens
• roast malt
• tend agitation machine
• tend fans for machines
• types of barley

More generally, a malt kiln operator is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• adjust temperature gauges
• apply HACCP
• apply flame handling regulations
• be at ease in unsafe environments
• carry out checks of production plant equipment
• fire-fighting systems
• set up machine controls
• stand high temperatures
• take measures against flammability
• temperature scales
• use different types of fire extinguishers

It also helps to know the following:

• adjust drying process to goods
• colour ranges of roasting
• dispose food waste
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
• food dehydration processes
• label samples
• act reliably
• follow verbal instructions
• follow written instructions
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• lift heavy weights
• perform services in a flexible manner
• show confidence