Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 8160

Miller

A miller is a person who tends the mills that grind grain into flour. The miller regulates the flow of the materials entering the mills, adjusts the grinding to a stated fineness, carries out the basic maintenance and cleaning of the equipment, and assesses a sample of the product to verify the degree of fineness.

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check processing parameters

operate grain cleaning machine

collect samples for analysis

operate grinding machine

perform cleaning duties

About miller

Fineness is the specification the whole process serves. Flour is sold to a defined particle size and a defined extraction, and those are reached by how the grain is fed in and how the rolls are set rather than by one adjustment at the end. The miller works from a knowledge of the grinding machines and of the milling operations, operates the grinding machine, and runs the pneumatic conveying chutes that move grain and flour through the building.

Checking is continuous. The miller monitors the milled food products and checks product quality on the production line.

The conditions are part of the trade. The miller carries out the cleaning duties, which in a mill is a safety task as much as a hygiene one, and has to be able to work in surroundings that carry real hazards: a mill is dusty, loud, tall and full of machinery that conveys material continuously through spaces a person has to enter to clean.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (24)

starchy plant foodsstarchy plant foodsVariety of starchy plant foods that render flour, such as barley, oats, peanuts, potatoes, soybeans, rice, buckwheat, corn, lima beans, rye and chickpeas.milling machinesmilling machinesMilling and mills and their operation in theory and practice.mill operationsmill operationsDetails of milling operations related to grind size, particle size distribution, heat evolution. Milling processes for different cereals and grains.check processing parameterscheck processing parametersCheck processing parameters to keep under control the technological processes.operate grain cleaning machineoperate grain cleaning machineStart automatic cleaning machine that blows as well as sifts foreign particles, like dirt, twigs, and also stones from whole grain conveys clean grain, to storage tank for further processing.keep task recordskeep task recordsOrganise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.collect samples for analysiscollect samples for analysisCollect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.operate grinding machineoperate grinding machineStart grinding machine and regulate flow of grain from hopper.perform cleaning dutiesperform cleaning dutiesPerform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.follow written instructionsfollow written instructionsFollow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).check quality of products on the production linecheck quality of products on the production lineCheck products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.monitor milled food productsmonitor milled food productsMonitor milled food products to make sure they comply with production requirements and quality standards.be at ease in unsafe environmentsbe at ease in unsafe environmentsBe at ease in unsafe environments like being exposed to dust, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment.work in conveyor belts in food manufacturingwork in conveyor belts in food manufacturingWork in rotating conveyor belt systems in food manufacturing.adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).carry out checks of production plant equipmentcarry out checks of production plant equipmentCarry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the equipme...follow production schedulefollow production scheduleFollow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various conce...measure precise food processing operationsmeasure precise food processing operationsCarry out accurately measured assignments with suitable tools and equipment in the process of producing food and beverages.operate pneumatic conveyor chutesoperate pneumatic conveyor chutesUse air-conveyor chutes to transfer products or mixtures from containers to storage tanks.tend grinding mill machinetend grinding mill machineOperate a grinding mill that grinds grains such as cereals, cocoa beans or coffee beans to obtain powders or pastes with different consistencies and grain sizes.follow verbal instructionsfollow verbal instructionsHave the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

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operate automated process controloperate automated process controlOperate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.set up equipment for food productionset up equipment for food productionSet up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.keep inventory of goods in productionkeep inventory of goods in productionKeep inventory of goods whether they are goods in the front end (i.e. raw materials), intermediate, or back end (i.e. finished products). Count goods and store them for the following production and di...recruit employeesrecruit employeesHire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.analyse samples of food and beveragesanalyse samples of food and beveragesExamine if food or beverages are safe for human consumption. Verify the right levels of key ingredients and the correctness of the label declarations and the levels of nutrients present. Ensure sample...keep machines oiled for steady functioningkeep machines oiled for steady functioningOil or grease the parts of the machines and equipment that need to be lubricated. Follow safety procedures to do so.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...read engineering drawingsread engineering drawingsRead the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.grade wheat for millinggrade wheat for millingGrading wheat to be milled based on several factors, the most important of which is the protein content. The wheat is stored in silos with wheat of the same analytical parameters until needed for mill...dispose food wastedispose food wasteDispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the safety...control of expensescontrol of expensesMonitor and maintain effective cost controls, in regards to efficiencies, waste, overtime and staffing. Assessing excesses and strives for efficiency and productivity.work in a food processing teamwork in a food processing teamCollaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.analyse milled grainsanalyse milled grainsAnalyse the density of milled grains according the requirements and product specifications. Apply milling time according to the required fineness of the grains.ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionMake sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.label sampleslabel samplesLabel raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a miller do?

Millers tend mills to grind cereal crops to obtain flour. They regulate the flow of materials that go into mills and adjust the grind to a specified fineness. They ensure basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment. They evaluate sample of product to verify fineness of grind.

What skills does a miller need?

A miller needs 24 essential skills, including starchy plant foods, milling machines, mill operations, check processing parameters, operate grain cleaning machine.

Will AI replace miller jobs?

The AI disruption score for miller is 57/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: follow written instructions, operate grain cleaning machine, keep inventory of goods in production. Most resilient: be at ease in unsafe environments, act reliably, liaise with colleagues.

AI Replacement Risk

57/ 100

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Skills most at risk from AI

follow written instructions operate grain cleaning machine keep inventory of goods in production

Skills resilient to automation

be at ease in unsafe environments act reliably liaise with colleagues

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Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production

ISCO GroupStationary plant and machine operators

Essential Skills24

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