Grader - Plant
About The Position
Potato Grader Heartland Farms, Inc. is hiring a part-time Potato Grader and provides full on-the-job training for motivated candidates. If you are detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment, we encourage you to apply! The part-time Potato Grader is responsible for inspecting, sorting, and grading potatoes on the processing conveyor line to ensure product quality meets company and customer standards. Duties include sorting green, damaged, or substandard potatoes and removing other waste. This role plays a key part in food safety, quality control, and efficient plant operations.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices in a production environment.
- Familiarity with potato grading standards, including size, color, shape, and defect identification.
- Awareness of workplace safety procedures and proper equipment handling.
- Understanding of production line operations and quality control processes.
- Strong visual assessment skills to identify defective or substandard potatoes.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to remove items quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated skill in performing repetitive tasks efficiently with a high level of attention to detail.
- Clear communication skills for following instructions and reporting quality issues.
- Time management skills to maintain consistent speed and accuracy on the line.
- Proficiency in sorting usable and secondary potato products based on defect classification.
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to read, write, and understand basic instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a production, food processing, or agricultural environment is preferred but not required.
- Experience with sorting, grading, or quality control in a manufacturing or food setting is a plus.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced environment with adherence to standard operating procedures is preferred.
- Proven reliability and a strong work ethic are highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Visually inspect potatoes on the production line for size, shape, color, and defects.
- Remove damaged or substandard potatoes according to the grading specifications into proper receptacles.
- Sort potatoes into designated grades and categories.
- Maintain consistent attention to quality, speed, and accuracy.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Keep the grading area clean and organized.
- Communicate quality concerns or equipment issues to supervisors.
- Assist with other production or plant duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
