Weigh raw materials at reception

Perform weighing procedures to estimate the quantity of the raw materials. Record the weight accurately and care for minimising any losses of raw materials.

measure raw materials at reception
balance raw materials at reception
weigh a raw material at reception
put raw materials on scales at reception

skill/competence

sector-specific

Weigh raw materials at reception is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Milk reception operator: 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.

Raw material reception operator: Raw material reception operators operate and maintain tools and equipment to ensure that qualitative and quantitative requirements in the reception of the raw material are met. They use equipment to evaluate products such as grains, potatoes, cassava root, etc. They store and distribute products to the different processing factory units.

Weigh raw materials at reception is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Cotton gin operator: Cotton gin operators perform ginning operations for separating cotton fibres from the seeds. They tend bale presses and remove the processed bales from the gin. They perform machine maintenance and ensure smooth running of processing operations.

References

1. Weigh raw materials at reception – ESCO