Grader

The Grader is accountable for maintaining the quality of potatoes shipped to the customer by grading and sorting potatoes moving rapidly on the conveyor system. Grading consists of removing all foreign materials which includes but not limited to corn stalks, rocks, and rotting potatoes while being conveyed to and from trucks. Potatoes are sorted according to color, size, weight, and condition according to contract and customer specifications.

Qualifications

•Preferred experience in produce, preferably in potatoes or a manufacturing setting

•Preferred experience working in a fast-paced environment

•Preferred knowledge of potato inspection process preferred

Career Roadmap

Lead Grader

Flumer

Operator

Stacker

Competencies and Success Factors

Dependable Work Habits: Trusted employee: Reports to work as scheduled. Gets along with team members. Follows policies and standard operating procedures. Stays busy doing value added work. Treats others with respect.

Quality of Work: Maintains quality and safety standards by following all standard operating procedures. There is a low instance of rework. Makes changes after performing rework to avoid similar mistakes. Communicates consistently with management.

Safe Work Habits: Maintains clean and organized work area. Displays safe work habits. Follows safety rules or protocols. Wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required such as gloves. Maintains a safe personal disposition by listening, showing patience and respecting people, tools and property. Takes ownership of a safe workplace for others.

Quantity of Work: Completes work according to established deadlines without compromising quality and safety. Manages time effectively. Follows priorities established by management. Follows up with management to stay busy doing value-added work.

Accountabilities

1.Grades and sorts potatoes moving on the conveyor system according to color, size, weight, and applicable customer specifications.

2.Removes foreign materials including corn stalks, rocks, and rotting potatoes while being conveyed to/from trucks.

3.Communicates to management when the grade of potatoes are not meeting the customer order requirements as directed.

4.Cleans general work area of debris, excess potatoes or other materials out of place.

5.Follows all Safety/Occupational Safety, and Food Safety policies as outlined in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at Wysocki. Examples of these are: Ensuring no plastic bottles are near the production area, no loose jewelry, nothing is in the mouth such as gum, cough drops and hair is tied back

6.Participates in team meetings as scheduled and is an active participant in the Lead Safe Program.

7.Collaborates with the production team to ensure timely processing and distribution of graded potatoes.

8.Completes training as assigned by the supervisor or company.

9.Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and company goals, adapting to business needs with flexibility and teamwork.

10.Demonstrates Wysocki Family Farms Core Values through everyday actions, communication, and decision-making to foster a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.

11.(Processing Grader only) Conducts a monthly inspection of the facility traps to ensure proper maintenance and functionality.

12.(Process Grader only) Assists the Process Loader with daily cleaning tasks in the process bay and the surrounding floor area.

Physical Activities/Demands:

This position is primarily sedentary and stationary work that can alternate standing/sitting.

This position requires the ability to: ascend/descend various types of ladders and stairs; move oneself into different positions in various environments (sometimes tight); occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; communicate with others via voice, listening, and verbal response; repeat motions with the arms, wrists, hands and fingers; bend and stoop; visually see and identify defects (color, variety, length, width, appearance); mentally process needed action and remove deficient product by reaching/grabbing from the line. Stand on concrete for long periods of time .

Environmental Conditions: Physical activities are performed in temperature controlled indoor environments which could include…noisy environments; slippery and wet floor conditions, exposure to regulated chemicals; dusty or poorly ventilated environments.

Wysocki Family Farms is an EEO