Grader/Sorter

ReadyWork; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency is seeking graders and sorters for agricultural products in Bakersfield, California. Applicants must pay strong attention to detail and be capable of standing for long hours in varying temperatures. Responsibilities include grading and sorting products based on various quality factors. The job requires effective communication and keeping work areas clean. This role supports multiple shifts across Kern County.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of working and standing for 8 hours or more daily.
• Ability to work in varying work environments.
• Sanitize and wash hands before work, wear appropriate attire.

Responsibilities

• Grade, sort, and classify unprocessed food and agricultural products.
• Ensure products meet customer quality standards.
• Keep work areas clean.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in hot or cold environments

Communication skills

Job description

Do you pay strong attention to detail? Are you looking for a steady sorting opportunity? If that's the case, please apply with us today. ReadyWork is partnered up with several companies around Kern County who are in need of graders/sorters for all shifts.

PURPOSE:

Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition. Place products in containers according to grade. Assure that product meets customer quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

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

General cleaning as directed by lead or supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continuous use of both hands; including grasping, pulling and pushing. Walking on even and uneven surfaces, hearing, sighted, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, reaching forward, reaching overhead and below shoulder.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be physically capable of working and standing for 8 hours or more daily. Be able to work in different work environment (either hot or cold environments).
• Always sanitize and wash hands before work begins. Always wear the appropriate clothing for job. Grade out defective product. Pack customer orders. Work in different work areas. Communicate with coworkers and leads. Keep areas clean.