Grader

AGRI-Alliance•Bancroft, WI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Grades and sorts potatoes moving on the conveyor system according to color, size, weight, and applicable customer specifications.
Removes foreign materials including corn stalks, rocks, and rotting potatoes while being conveyed to/from trucks.
Communicates to management when the grade of potatoes are not meeting the customer order requirements as directed.
Cleans general work area of debris, excess potatoes or other materials out of place.
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
Participates in team meetings as scheduled and is an active participant in the Lead Safe Program.
Collaborates with the production team to ensure timely processing and distribution of graded potatoes.
Completes training as assigned by the supervisor or company.
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and company goals, adapting to business needs with flexibility and teamwork.
Demonstrates Wysocki Family Farms Core Values through everyday actions, communication, and decision-making to foster a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.
(Processing Grader only) Conducts a monthly inspection of the facility traps to ensure proper maintenance and functionality.
(Process Grader only) Assists the Process Loader with daily cleaning tasks in the process bay and the surrounding floor area.