Hard Skills
IntermediateVisual InspectionScanning and identifying surface defects, color variations, and size discrepancies in produce items.
AdvancedFood Safety Standards ComplianceKnowledge and application of industry regulations such as HACCP, FDA, and local health codes during the grading process.
IntermediateSensory TestingUtilizing smell, touch, and taste to evaluate the freshness, ripeness, and texture of food and beverage products.
BasicData DocumentationRecording grading results, defect rates, and batch numbers into digital or manual inventory systems accurately.
IntermediateTechnical Equipment OperationUsing specialized tools like moisture meters, refractometers, and automated sorting scales.