CAREER
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$29,630
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-0.8% (little or no change)
Career
What Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Do
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.
Other Job Titles Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products May Have
Apple Sorter, Grader, Potato Grader, Sorter
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Record grade or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
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