[Core] [52% incumbents] Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
  DWAs: Sort forestry or agricultural materials.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
  DWAs: Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
  DWAs: Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. | Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
  DWAs: Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Record grade or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
  DWAs: Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:1.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.62 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  English Language (imp:3.05 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:2.99 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:2.78 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Education and Training (imp:2.73 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Foreign Language (imp:2.36 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.32 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.28 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.13 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:2.08 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.01) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Transportation (imp:1.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.94 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.93) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:1.72 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.67) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Administrative (imp:1.62 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Physics (imp:1.57) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Communications and Media (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Law and Government (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Building and Construction (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  History and Archeology (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Telecommunications (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Geography (imp:1.22) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Information Ordering (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Number Facility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Originality (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Response Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.60 lvl:5.57) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.32 lvl:4.14) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.28 lvl:4.45) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:3.16) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.74 lvl:3.07) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.73 lvl:3.71) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.39 lvl:3.18) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:3.38 lvl:3.03) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.22 lvl:2.77) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.20 lvl:2.99) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.17 lvl:2.51) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.06 lvl:3.35) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.03 lvl:2.99) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.97 lvl:2.36) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.94 lvl:2.22) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.88 lvl:2.54) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.84 lvl:2.12) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.82 lvl:2.40) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.04) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.74 lvl:2.12) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.74 lvl:2.52) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.70 lvl:2.31) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.49) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.51 lvl:2.57) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.47 lvl:2.07) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.46 lvl:1.82) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.44 lvl:1.88) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.44 lvl:1.46) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.34 lvl:2.48) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.31 lvl:1.57) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.28 lvl:1.77) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.18) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:1.98 lvl:1.18) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.97 lvl:1.36) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.89 lvl:1.36) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:1.86 lvl:1.29) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.74 lvl:1.17) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.64 lvl:0.96) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.51) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.34) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.32) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.20) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.36) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.35) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cooperation (imp:0.34) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.27) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:0.21) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:0.01) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.01) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.38) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:-0.42) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.65) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.70) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Negotiation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 25,180
  annual_median    : $35,730
  annual_pct10     : $29,580
  annual_pct25     : $34,320
  annual_pct75     : $38,260
  annual_pct90     : $44,490
  annual_mean      : $36,430
  hourly_median    : $17.18

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Colorado ($48,740)
  lowest_state     : Florida ($27,470)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.774x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (37 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   11,740  median: $  35,830
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:    8,620  median: $  35,010
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,540  median: $  37,370
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      870  median: $  36,820
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      390  median: $  43,430
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      360  median: $  29,640
  Retail Trade                             emp:      350  median: $  30,130
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      250  median: $  37,880

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   11,740  median: $  35,830
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:    8,620  median: $  35,010
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,540  median: $  37,370
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      870  median: $  36,820
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      390  median: $  43,430
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      360  median: $  29,640
  Retail Trade                             emp:      350  median: $  30,130
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      250  median: $  37,880

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Optical sorting (similarity: 0.2456)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_sorting
  QID: Q7098897
  Extract: Optical sorting is the automated process of sorting solid products using cameras and/or lasers.

  Title: Colour sorter (similarity: 0.2909)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colour_sorter
  QID: Q1396429
  Extract: Color sorters or colour sorters are machines used on production lines in bulk food processing and other industries. They sort items by color, detecting passing items' colors and using mechanical or pneumatic devices to divert items with colors outside the acceptable range or to create distinct group

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2647)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Food grading (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_grading
  QID: Q17053604
  Extract: Food grading involves the inspection, assessment and sorting of various foods regarding quality, freshness, legal conformity and market value. Food grading is often done by hand, in which foods are assessed and sorted. Machinery is also used to grade foods, and may involve sorting products by size, 

  Title: Agriculture (similarity: 0.3774)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture
  QID: Q11451
  Extract: Agriculture is the practice of cultivating the soil, planting, raising, and harvesting both food and non-food crops, as well as livestock production. Broader definitions also include forestry and aquaculture. Agriculture was a key factor in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming o

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by detailed O*NET task descriptions, comprehensive BLS wage data, and clear industry employment patterns in agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:59:39.794144+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,527
tokens_output        : 4,227
cost_usd             : $0.044635
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though semantic neighbors include 'Food grading' and 'Optical sorting' which relate to automated versions of these manual processes.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Graders and Sorters of Agricultural Products manually evaluate and classify unprocessed food and agricultural commodities by quality characteristics including size, weight, color, and condition. These workers form a critical link in the food supply chain, ensuring products meet standards before processing or distribution. They operate primarily in manufacturing facilities, farms, and wholesale operations, handling everything from fresh produce to bulk agricultural commodities.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers spend most of their time handling and moving agricultural products through sorting stations, visually and tactilely inspecting items for quality defects, color variations, and size specifications. They discard inferior products and foreign matter while placing acceptable items into designated containers or packaging. Throughout the day, they weigh products either using scales or estimating by feel, record grade classifications on tags and shipping documentation, and communicate with supervisors about quality issues. The work involves repetitive manual tasks requiring sustained attention to detail and physical stamina for standing and lifting.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong attention to detail and dependability, as quality control decisions directly impact food safety and company reputation. Those with good manual dexterity and near vision perform best, as the work requires precise handling and visual discrimination of product characteristics. Workers benefit from being methodical and cautious in their approach, with the ability to maintain concentration during repetitive tasks. Physical stamina and coordination are essential, along with basic communication skills for interacting with team members and recording information accurately.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require less than a high school diploma, with 63.8% of workers entering with minimal formal education according to employment data. Employers typically provide on-the-job training covering specific grading standards, safety procedures, and quality control protocols. Some agricultural experience or familiarity with food products can be advantageous but is not required. Entry-level workers often start in general farm labor or food processing roles before specializing in grading and sorting functions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory roles overseeing grading teams or quality control departments within agricultural processing facilities. Workers may progress to specialized positions such as agricultural inspectors, quality assurance technicians, or food safety coordinators. Some advance to equipment operator roles managing automated sorting machinery or transition to related manufacturing positions. Experienced graders may also move into procurement or buying roles where their product knowledge adds value.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 25,180 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $35,730 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Employment concentrates in manufacturing (11,740 workers) and agriculture sectors (8,620 workers), with significant geographic wage variation from Florida's $27,470 to Colorado's $48,740 median. The agricultural processing industry's dependence on seasonal production cycles creates fluctuating demand, though year-round food processing facilities provide more stable employment. Technological advancement in optical sorting equipment may impact future labor demand, though manual inspection remains necessary for complex quality assessments.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Optical sorting technology and automated grading systems are increasingly handling routine sorting tasks, particularly for standardized products like grains and nuts. However, complex quality judgments requiring evaluation of texture, smell, and subtle visual cues still depend on human expertise. The work's emphasis on handling and moving objects combined with detailed quality assessment suggests a mixed automation impact rather than complete displacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Packers and Packagers, Hand (53-7064.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve handling and moving objects with manual dexterity requirements and container placement activities.
    data: Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.6)
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.2)
    data: Place products in containers
  [skill_overlap] Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (43-5111.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared focus on measurement activities, quality assessment, and recordkeeping documentation requirements.
    data: Weigh products or estimate their weight
    data: Record grade or identification numbers
    data: Monitoring (imp:2.9)
  [riasec_cluster] Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (51-3022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share Realistic-Conventional RIASEC profiles with similar manual processing work in food production environments.
    data: R:5.64, C:5.00
    data: Food Production knowledge
    data: Production and Processing (imp:3.6)
  [career_pathway] Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural entry point with shared agricultural knowledge and similar Job Zone 2 preparation requirements.
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Agriculture vertical
    data: Food Production knowledge (imp:2.8)
  [job_zone] Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (51-9111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar Job Zone 2 preparation level with overlapping manufacturing employment and production processing knowledge.
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Manufacturing: 11,740 employed
    data: Production and Processing (imp:3.6)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['agricultural grader', 'produce sorter', 'food grader', 'agricultural sorter', 'crop grader', 'fruit grader', 'vegetable grader', 'commodity grader']
  exclude_keywords : ['machine operator', 'equipment technician', 'food scientist', 'agricultural inspector', 'quality analyst']
  title_patterns   : ['grader', 'sorter', 'agricultural products', 'produce', 'food grading']
  common_variations: ['agricultural establishment grader', 'produce sorter', 'apple sorter', 'banana grader', 'bean sorter', 'bulb grader', 'carrot buncher', 'agriculture laborer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'products', 'quality', 'food', 'principles', 'control', 'agricultural', 'processing', 'objects', 'includes', 'production', 'materials', 'ideas', 'sorting', 'techniques', 'handling', 'standards', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01626  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01471  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  25  0.00968  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
products                   23  0.00890  inference            inference:30%  onet_tasks:22%  onet_dimensions:22%
quality                    19  0.00736  inference            inference:53%  onet_dimensions:32%  wikipedia:11%
food                       17  0.00658  inference            inference:47%  wikipedia:41%  onet_dimensions:12%
principles                 16  0.00619  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    15  0.00581  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
agricultural               15  0.00581  inference            inference:53%  dwas:40%  wikipedia:7%
processing                 14  0.00542  inference            inference:36%  onet_dimensions:29%  onet_tasks:14%
objects                    13  0.00503  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00465  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 11  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  wikipedia:18%  inference:9%
materials                  11  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
sorting                    11  0.00426  inference            inference:64%  wikipedia:36%
techniques                 10  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
handling                   10  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
standards                  10  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
body                       10  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                    9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
physical                    9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  dwas:11%
quickly                     9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
attention                   8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
needs                       8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
machines                    8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
events                      8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                        8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
performing                  8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%