Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Also called Apple Sorter, Grader, Potato Grader, or Sorter
What Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products do
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.
Who tends to enjoy it
Hands-on
People who like building, fixing, working with tools, machines, plants, or animals.
Organizing
People who like keeping things accurate, orderly, and running on schedule.
Curious
People who like figuring things out, research, science, and solving problems.
What you'd actually do
- Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
- Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
- Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
- Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
A typical day involves
Skills that matter most
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
- Reading Comprehension
What you'll need to know
- Production and Processing
- English Language
- Mechanical
- Food Production
- Education and Training
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