Grain Handling & Storage
Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management skills assessment
Grain storage operators keep grain in condition for months. This scorecard covers aeration, monitoring, pest control, hygiene and safe silo work.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management skills you can score
These are the default Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Silo Loading, Unloading and Transfers
Loads, unloads and transfers grain between silos using conveyors and augers safely and without mixing grades.
Aeration and Temperature Monitoring
Runs aeration and monitors temperatures to keep stored grain cool and dry.
Insect and Pest Management
Monitors for insects and rodents and applies control measures that follow regulations.
Grain Fumigation Procedures and Safety
Carries out fumigation correctly, with gas monitoring, signage and safety controls.
Storage Hygiene and Site Cleaning
Keeps silos, conveyors and surrounds clean to prevent infestation and contamination.
Moisture and Quality Testing
Tests moisture and quality regularly and acts when readings move outside limits.
Confined Space and Engulfment Safety
Follows confined space and engulfment prevention procedures and never enters a silo unprotected.
Dust Explosion and Fire Risk Management
Controls dust, ignition sources and hot work to prevent fire and explosions.
Record Keeping and Traceability
Records stock movements, treatments and tests so any grain can be traced.
Contamination Prevention and Segregation
Prevents cross-contamination by keeping grades, varieties and treated grain separate.
Levels included with Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management
Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for grain handling & storage, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Operator
- Senior Operator
- Site Supervisor
- Storage Manager
- Quality Manager
How Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a site is scored on the Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your sites against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management skills need attention. Reports also follow each site supervisor's site.
Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management scorecard covers 10 skills: Silo Loading, Unloading and Transfers, Aeration and Temperature Monitoring, Insect and Pest Management, Grain Fumigation Procedures and Safety, Storage Hygiene and Site Cleaning, Moisture and Quality Testing, Confined Space and Engulfment Safety, Dust Explosion and Fire Risk Management, Record Keeping and Traceability and Contamination Prevention and Segregation. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one site and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management?
Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Operator, Senior Operator, Site Supervisor, Storage Manager and Quality Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Silo Operations & Grain Quality Management skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In grain handling & storage the app talks about operators, sites and site supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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