Barley Polishing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Barley polishing workers operate machines to clean, sort, thresh, and polish grains to produce raw materials for malt.
Description
Barley polishing workers use machines to perform cleaning, sorting, threshing, and polishing processes on grain raw materials such as barley, producing polished barley that serves as the foundation for malt processing. The processes involve removing dirt and foreign matter from raw materials and adjusting particle size and moisture content. They handle machine operation and maintenance, quality inspections, hygiene management, and maintain safe and stable production. They also create manufacturing records and contribute to improving line efficiency.
Future Outlook
While advanced machine operation skills will be required amid the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies, stable demand is expected due to the importance of food safety and quality management.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Barley polishing operator → Group leader → Process manager → Production management → Equipment maintenance technician
Required Skills
Hygiene management knowledge / Operation and maintenance of grain processing machines / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic PLC control knowledge / Food hygiene knowledge / Forklift operation / Machine maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required for fine particle sizes and removal of defective grains, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for carrying heavy raw materials and long hours of standing work, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, so little idea generation is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operation Training
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