Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Perform duties including the operation of hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment used for the preparation of food and tobacco.

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Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.
Leadership
MED
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Critical decision making
Dealing and handling conflicts
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Communication with others
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Leadership

Activities

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Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More

Areas of Study

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