Agricultural product grader, Kaitātari hua ahuwhenua
Also known as
- Fruit and vegetable classer, packhouse worker, grader
Agricultural product graders sort, grade and classify agricultural products by size, weight, colour or quality.
Duration
2:25 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $38
Most common
$50
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Agricultural product graders
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts and overtime
- usually work in packhouses and warehouses
- may work in noisy, dirty and smelly conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- sort agricultural products
- check agricultural products for quality
- measure products for size and weight
- remove unwanted products
- label products for sale
- package products for transport
- record product information
- follow safety and hygiene rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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