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Vending machine operator

Vending machine operators remove cash, conduct visual inspections of the machine, provide basic maintenance and refill goods sold for vending and other coin-operated machines.

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Rate 5 of the 9 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

change shelf labels

maintain operations of vending machines

carry out stock rotation

adjust temperature gauges

food hygiene rules

European Skills Framework

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

Essential (9)

food hygiene rulesfood hygiene rulesThe set of national and international regulations for hygiene of foodstuffs and food safety, e.g. regulation (EC) 852/2004.geographical routesgeographical routesThe interpretation of geographical information such as locations and distances between them.company policiescompany policiesThe set of rules that govern the activity of a company.change shelf labelschange shelf labelsChange labels on shelves, according to the location of products displayed on vending machines.keep task recordskeep task recordsOrganise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.ensure public safety and securityensure public safety and securityImplement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.maintain operations of vending machinesmaintain operations of vending machinesClean and maintain vending machines in order to keep them in a proper state. Perform minor adjustments and repairs if needed; repair jams and similar technical malfunctions. Call out service engineers...carry out stock rotationcarry out stock rotationExecute repositioning of packaged and perishable products with an earlier sell-by date to the front of a shelf.adjust temperature gaugesadjust temperature gaugesOperate temperature gauges to maintain food and drink items at appropriate temperatures.
Optional (8) — show
general principles of food lawgeneral principles of food lawThe national and international legal rules and requirements applied in the food industry.cold chaincold chainThe temperature at which certain products are to be kept for consumption.bakery productsbakery productsThe varieties of bread, pastry and other bakery products, their ingredients and manufacturing techniques.electrical wiring planselectrical wiring plansPictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the...tobacco brandstobacco brandsDifferent brands of tobacco products on the market.mechanicsmechanicsTheoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.clean vending machinesclean vending machinesUse cleaning equipment to maintain regular cleanliness of the vending machines.drive vehiclesdrive vehiclesBe able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a vending machine operator do?

Vending machine operators remove cash, conduct visual inspections of the machine, provide basic maintenance and refill goods sold for vending and other coin-operated machines.

What skills does a vending machine operator need?

A vending machine operator needs 9 essential skills, including food hygiene rules, geographical routes, company policies, change shelf labels, keep task records.

Will AI replace vending machine operator jobs?

The AI disruption score for vending machine operator is 63/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: geographical routes, keep task records, adjust temperature gauges. Most resilient: clean vending machines, maintain operations of vending machines, ensure public safety and security.

AI Replacement Risk

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Quick Facts

SectorLogistics
ISCO GroupRefuse workers and other elementary workers
Essential Skills9

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