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- Abilities
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- Knowledge
- Wages
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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Trunk Strength, Manual Dexterity, and Oral Expression. Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Public Safety and Security, Production and Processing, and English Language and are skilled at Coordination and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Training and Teaching Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Assisting and Caring for Others
Thinking Creatively
Coaching and Developing Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Selling or Influencing Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Scheduling Work and Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Interacting With Computers
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Documenting/Recording Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Trunk Strength
Manual Dexterity
Oral Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Problem Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Speech Recognition
Category Flexibility
Speech Clarity
Static Strength
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Near Vision
Multilimb Coordination
Reaction Time
Control Precision
Written Comprehension
Rate Control
Information Ordering
Written Expression
Auditory Attention
Dynamic Strength
Extent Flexibility
Far Vision
Gross Body Coordination
Visual Color Discrimination
Flexibility of Closure
Gross Body Equilibrium
Stamina
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Production and Processing
English Language
Food Production
Administration and Management
Foreign Language
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Transportation
Mathematics
Mechanical
Personnel and Human Resources
Clerical
Economics and Accounting
Wages
Ohio
$31,300
Minnesota
$27,420
Indiana
$25,520
South Carolina
$25,180
Kansas
$25,070
Louisiana
$24,930
Tennessee
$24,920
North Dakota
$24,630
South Dakota
$23,710
Iowa
$23,370
Oklahoma
$23,260
Pennsylvania
$23,040
Arkansas
$22,840
Illinois
$22,100
Virginia
$21,910
Nebraska
$21,860
North Carolina
$21,770
Alabama
$21,500
Arizona
$21,260
Missouri
$21,040
Mississippi
$20,740
Vermont
$20,730
Georgia
$20,480
Maryland
$20,450
Washington
$19,630
Oregon
$19,210
Maine
$19,020
Kentucky
$18,950
Idaho
$18,760
New York
$18,740
California
$18,690
New Mexico
$18,590
Massachusetts
$18,520
Michigan
$18,410
Wisconsin
$18,300
Texas
$18,150
New Jersey
$17,730
Nevada
$17,710
Colorado
$17,600
Florida
$17,350
Skills
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Monitoring
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Persuasion
Complex Problem Solving
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Active Learning
Systems Analysis
Writing
Work Values
Support
Working Conditions
Relationships
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Integrity
Independence
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Contact With Others
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Freedom to Make Decisions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Level of Competition
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Duration of Typical Work Week
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With External Customers
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Degree of Automation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Work Schedules
Consequence of Error
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
- Importance Supplemental-
Discard inferior or defective products and/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 and/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.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Discard inferior or defective products and/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 and/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.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Record grade and/or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
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 and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Discard inferior or defective products and/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 and/or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Discard inferior or defective products and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
Record grade and/or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
Record grade and/or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
Discard inferior or defective products and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
Separate fiber tufts between fingers to assess strength, uniformity, and cohesive quality of fibers.
Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
Record grade and/or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
Discard inferior or defective products and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Discard inferior or defective products and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
Record grade and/or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Discard inferior or defective products and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
Separate fiber tufts between fingers to assess strength, uniformity, and cohesive quality of fibers.
Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
Record grade and/or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses