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Overview
A sorter is responsible for grading, sorting and organizing items, food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color or condition. They will operate production line equipment and sort items on a conveyor belt, load items onto trollies and ensure the factory is kept organized and clean.
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What responsibilities will I have?
- Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers
- Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel
- Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter and place acceptable products for further processing
- Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width and appearance
- Record grade identification numbers on tags on shipping, receiving or sales sheets
- Ensure that material flow is kept, and any issues are brought to the Supervisor’s attention
- Keep workstations clean of all debris
- Maintain orderly workstations
- Follow all health and safety regulations
- Monitor machines and equipment and adjust if necessary
What education and training is required?
A high school diploma is required for a career as a sorter.
To pursue a career as a Sorter:
The following high school courses are recommended: agricultural education, agricultural mechanics, mathematics and English.
Where can I work?
Sorters work in food and agricultural processing facilities which process fresh produce and finished food products.
Future Job Market / Outlook
Fair
Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations
- Food Processing Suppliers Association
- International Warehouse Logistics Association
- State warehouse and logistics organizations