# Tasks & work activities — raw material reception operator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 45-2041.00 (Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
- **[Core]** Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
- **[Core]** Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
- **[Core]** Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
- **[Supplemental]** Record grade or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.

## Detailed work activities

- Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification.
- Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products.
- Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.
- Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
- Sort forestry or agricultural materials.