tend fertiliser mixer
Tend the machines that mix chemicals such as nitrogen or phosphate in order to produce fertilizers.
Fertiliser mixers operate and maintain machines that mix chemical ingredients in order to produce fertilisers, making sure the end product is according to specifications.
Competences and skills
17 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
2 competencesclean mixer
Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds.
feed fertilizer mixer
Feed the fertiliser mixer with dry materials from the storage hopper by pulling the lever.
Cross-sector
3 competencesdump batches
Dump the batches into conveyors making sure the specifications such as the mixing time are followed.
mix treating materials
Mix treating materials including reagents, catalysts and various chemicals.
monitor valves
Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesfertiliser catalysts
The description, composition and action of the catalysts used in fertilisers industry such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid or ammonia production.
natural fertilisers
The composition and action of natural/organic fertilisers such as mineral fertilisers or fertilisers from animal or plant sources.
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synthetic fertilisers
The description and chemical composition of synthetic fertilisers such as phosphatic, nitrogen and potassium fertilisers.
Sector-specific
1 competencepollution legislation
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
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Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdeliver fertiliser
Deliver ferilisers to clients.
spread fertiliser
Spread fertiliser solutions to enhance plant growth.
Sector-specific
5 competencesadvise on fertiliser and herbicide
Provide advice on types of fertilisers and herbicides, their usage and best time to apply them.
advise on nitrate pollution
Advise on the impact and consequences of pollution (including land pollution due to fertilisers) caused by nitrous oxide emissions which contribute to depletion of the ozone layer and suggest solutions to mitigate such actions.
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handle delivery of raw materials
Receive raw materials from the suppliers. Check their quality and accuracy and move them into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until they are required by the production department.
monitor powdered ingredients
Monitor the batch and the ingredients, ensuring the weights and measures are conforming to the specified formula.
package purchases in bags
Packet purchased items and place them in shopping bags.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.