raw-material-reception-operator/references/tasks.md

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.