Agricultural Commodity Grader - PATHRSC-AMS-2019-0056
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The duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Selects representative samples from the product lots in accordance with prescribed sampling and plans.
- Inspects products to determine the quality, condition, and/or compliance with U.S. Grade Standards or stated contract specifications.
- Prepares inspection reports based on examination of product. Also prepares a draft certificate with a tentative determination and submits it for higher-level review (i.e., a supervisor, inspector-in-charge or senior grader) before issuance.
- performs inspections and grading of products with which the employee is unfamiliar under the guidance of a senior grader, inspector-in-charge or supervisor. Serve as a lead grader at a processing plant, peanut buying point and/or shelling facility and may coordinate activities, schedules and work assignments for other inspection personnel assigned to the facility.
- For processed fruits and vegetables, related products and/or nuts: Draws and examines representative samples of products and determines grade, condition and wholesomeness in accordance with official grade standards, buyer-seller contracts or other written specifications.
- Makes observations to determine if plant facilities, operating methods, processing equipment and personnel are in compliance with SCI sanitation requirements and FDA regulations.
- Observes the raw product material to establish the suitability for processing and advises plant management of the results.
- Performs a limited number of analytical determinations by prescribed methods and techniques, often under the direction of an inspector of higher grade. May monitor processing plant operations, product grade evaluation, and quality control procedures; provides technical assistance as necessary.