Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
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• Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
• Weigh finished products.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
• Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
• Operate mixing equipment.
Load materials into production equipment.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Operate pumping systems or equipment.
Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
Record operational or production data.
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
Operate pumping systems or equipment.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
Load materials into production equipment.
Clean production equipment.
Maintain production or processing equipment.
Clear equipment jams.
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
Operate mixing equipment.
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