As a Raw Material 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
• check the quality of raw materials at reception
• follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception
• food storage
• handle bulk transfer of raw material
• handle delivery of raw materials
• inspect insects in whole grain
• inspect silo systems
• label samples
• manage food manufacturing laboratory
• weigh raw materials at reception

More generally, a raw material reception operator is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• apply HACCP
• avoid backlogs in receiving raw materials
• be at ease in unsafe environments
• carry out checks of production plant equipment
• collect samples for analysis
• ensure sanitation
• follow production schedule
• follow verbal instructions
• follow written instructions
• implement efficiency plans for logistics operations
• keep inventory of goods in production
• keep task records
• lift heavy weights
• secure goods
• store raw food materials

It also helps to know the following:

• assess cereal quality for brewing
• effects of pesticides in food raw materials
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
• food safety principles
• grade wheat for milling
• keep machines oiled for steady functioning
• malting process
• work in a food processing team
• analyse supply chain strategies
• follow hygienic procedures during food processing
• have computer literacy
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• manage corrective actions
• statistics
• temperature scales
• use spreadsheets software