As a Milk Reception Operator, you will need to master following:

• analyse characteristics of food products at reception
• apply GMP
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• control fluid inventories
• dairy manufacturing specifications
• follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception
• food safety principles
• food storage
• store raw milk
• weigh raw materials at reception

More generally, a milk reception operator is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• apply HACCP
• be at ease in unsafe environments
• carry out checks of production plant equipment
• collect samples for analysis
• comply with legislation related to health care
• ensure sanitation
• follow hygienic procedures during food processing
• follow production schedule
• follow verbal instructions
• preserve samples
• pump products

It also helps to know the following:

• batch tank types
• conduct cleaning in place
• dairy products
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
• food preservation
• keep machines oiled for steady functioning
• label samples
• legislation about animal origin products
• microbiology of fresh milk
• use dairy test materials
• work in a food processing team
• act reliably
• follow written instructions
• have computer literacy
• health, safety and hygiene legislation
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• measure pH
• secure goods