A professional who examines, sorts, and grades sample fruit from load at receiving point. Respnsibilities include:

• Takes random samples from load, weighs sample and containers, and calculates net weight and tare of total load.
• Sorts sample fruit by grade and size, according to company or government specifications.
• Weighs each portion of sample and calculates percentage of each size and grade in total load.
• Issues grade ticket or receipt for load.