Fruit/Vegetable Grader

Product Grader Grades primary produce by evaluating individual items or batches against established standards and records results.

Tasks

studying product specifications and taking measurements to determine conformity to specifications
examining and marking output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages
making minor repairs and adjustments to products
compiling quality assurance reports, maintaining documentation and reporting findings
examining products for defects and grading produce
designating grading of produce and recording details of assessments according to classification system
collecting and labelling samples for inspection
recording details of sampling procedures and sources of samples
preparing samples and carrying out prescribed tests

More Info

A Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience, is usually needed to work in this job. Even with a qualification, sometimes experience or on-the-job training is necessary.

VET Course Providers:

New South Wales