Grain Milling Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves cleaning, sorting, and milling grains (mainly rice), handling quality control and productization.
Description
Grain millers receive raw grains (mainly rice), clean them, remove stones and foreign objects, mill the rice, sort by grain size and weight, conduct final quality inspections, and prepare the product for shipment. They also perform machine operation and maintenance, hygiene management (based on HACCP), recording and analysis of product inspection data, supporting the stable supply of safe and high-quality grain products.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to food security and increasing focus on quality. Even with advancing automation and robot introduction, the role of skilled workers in hygiene and quality management is expected to remain important.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Grain Milling Worker → Group Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine Maintenance / Packaging Line Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires attention to detail to not miss minute foreign objects or variations in quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy grain bags. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows prescribed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Food Specialist
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