United States
Sector
Keyword
Milkman
Dhudhwala
Gawala (Seller)
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The tasks a Milkman is expected to perform include:
Delivering milk door-to-door to regular customers and selling milk, curd, etc. to customers from his shop or fixed place
Ensuring that the milk-cans are washed properly
Filling the necessary quantity of milk in the milk-cans
Going to regular customers on foot or on cycle
Collecting money from customers on a monthly basis
Proficient in estimating the requirement for purchasing milk from wholesale dealers
Proficient in milking the cow or buffalo
Ability to ride a cycle
Proficient in delivering milk as required
Knowledge of keeping a day-to-day record of the milk delivered
Physically fit
Good numerical skills
Knowledge of selling milk and other dairy products to customers from his shop or place
Good interpersonal skills
Diligent
Hardworking
Customer-centric
Good communication skills
Self-motivated
Punctual
It needs one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Travelling is a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Working hours are 5/7 hours everyday for 6/7 days a week
Shift system is available
Self-employment in an option in this case working hours and working days are flexible
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe
The job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
Health hazards include working for long hours, carrying heavy milk-cans, etc.
Occupational hazards include risk of injury, tiredness, back pain, body aches, etc.
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Current and Future Trends of the Organized Retail Sector in India
The Indian retail industry estimated at US$ 435 billion is expected to witness a CAGR of 18.1% over the next 4-5 years and reach US$ 848 billion. Penetration of organized players is estimated to increase to 11% from the current level of 7% with the organized segment projected to grow at approximately 29% CAGR. The Indian retail industry has been growing at a steady pace fuelled by factors like changing lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, favourable demographics, and easy credit availability.
Retail is one of the largest employers of the Indian workforce with about 90% of employment concentrated in frontend/retail customer associate profiles at store level operations. Soft skills such as communication skills and interpersonal skills are the key criteria for employability for both entry level and middle level jobs at the store-end. This industry currently employs over 31 million people in conventional retail segments and an additional 7.6 million in specialized retail segments like QSR, auto and jewellery retail as on 2013. The employment base of the industry is expected to reach 40.4 million by 2022 in conventional retail segments and 15.55 million in specialized retail segments. This would translate into an additional 17.35 million employment opportunities during the period 2013-22.
Dairy farms across India
Milk producing companies across India
Self-employed
Town and cities across India
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