Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.