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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

Also known as: Agricultural Establishment Grader Inspector, Agricultural Produce Sorter, Agriculture Laborer, Apple Sorter, Apple Turner, Asparagus Buncher, Banana Expert, Banana Grader, Bean Sorter, Bulb Grader

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School64%
High School Diploma27%
Some College5%
Associate's Degree5%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None38%
Up to 1 month18%
1-3 months31%
6 months - 1 year1%
1-2 years3%
2-4 years5%
8-10 years5%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None19%
Up to 1 month50%
1-3 months17%
3-6 months6%
1-2 years3%
4-6 years5%

How AI Impacts Each Task

6 tasks analyzed

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityAttention to DetailCooperationSelf ControlInitiativeAchievement/EffortIntegrityConcern for OthersStress ToleranceSocial OrientationIndependenceAdaptability/Flexibility

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$35,430

per year

Mean Wage

$36,080

per year

Employment

27K

workers

Wage Range

$30,490 - $43,280

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$30,490Median: $35,430$43,280
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