Graders & Sorters, Agricultural Products

Also Called: Apple Sorter, Grader, Potato Grader, Sorter

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,400

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Graders & Sorters, Agricultural Products do

Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Standing
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  • Physical Proximity

Tools

  • Grading machines for seed or grain or dried leguminous vegetables
  • Sorting machines for seed or grain or dried leguminous vegetables
  • Calipers
  • Centrifugal separation equipment or parts or screens
  • Electronic measuring probes

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Basic Skills
  • Problem Solving

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical

Education

  • 64% Less than high school diploma
  • 27% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Little 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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Graders & Sorters, Agricultural Products Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Surveying & Mapping Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Surveyors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Self Control
  • Achievement/Effort

Values

  • Support
  • Working Conditions
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal

This is what Graders & Sorters, Agricultural Products across the country typically make.

$13.65 / hour
$28,400 /year

Entry Level

$16.52 / hour
$34,360 /year

Median Level

$20.23 / hour
$42,090 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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