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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Occupation Detailed Description

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products career

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Job Description
EducationSome of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Related ExperienceLittle or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Job TrainingEmployees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
ExampleThese occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include food preparation workers, dishwashers, sewing machine operators, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, logging equipment operators, and baristas.
The following chart shows the education/training levels for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products jobs. 26.69% of Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 4.65% of Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products have Post-Secondary Certificate.
Less than a High School Diploma
63.80%
High School Diploma (or the equivalent)
26.69%
Post-Secondary Certificate
4.65%
Some College Courses
0.00%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
4.86%
Bachelor's Degree and Above
0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

  • Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
  • Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
  • Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
  • Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
  • Record grade or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
  • Separate fiber tufts between fingers to assess strength, uniformity, and cohesive quality of fibers.
  • Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming 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.
  • Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or PeopleAssessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  • Processing InformationCompiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUsing relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Sort forestry or agricultural materials.
  • Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.
  • Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products.
  • Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification.
  • Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
  • Evaluate quality of plants or crops.