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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

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

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Median Annual Wage: $19,910

Education: Less than high school diploma (61%); High school diploma or equivalent (37%); Some college, no degree (2%)

Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)

Related Job Titles: Laboratory Technician; Sorter; Grader; Apple Sorter; Potato Grader; Corn Lab Technician; Agriculture Laborer; Egg Worker; Potato Sorter; Apple Inspector

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Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.

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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

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