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Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Career Overview

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

Salary for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

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Percentile
Mean
U.S. $16,720
($8.04)
$22,600
($10.87)
$20,490
($9.85)
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Career Outlook for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

Current and Projected Employment.

2008 Employment 33,400
2018 Employment 33,500
Employment Change 100
Growth Rate 0%

Employment change. Little or no change in employment is expected. Increased use of electronic sorters, higher levels of imported agricultural products, and growth of produce with less waste will result in decreased demand for these workers.

Job prospects. Most job openings will arise from the need to replace workers who leave the occupation each year. There may be competition for positions.


Job Zone Description

Job Zone 1 - Little or no preparation needed

Overall Experience
No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed. For example, you can become a general office clerk even if you haven't worked in an office.

Education
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Job Training
Employees 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.

Examples
Bus drivers, forest and conservation workers, general office clerks, home health aides, and waiters/waitresses.

These occupations often involve following instructions and helping others.

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Additional Resources for Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products Job Seekers

Office of Personnel Management through USAJOBS, the Federal Government's official employment information system. This resource for locating and applying for job opportunities can be accessed through the Internet at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or through an interactive voice response telephone system at (703) 724-1850 or TDD (978) 461-8404. These numbers are not toll free, and charges may result.

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