Weighers, Graders and Sorters
8AI USED FOR8%moving to53%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £24,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM AGRICULTURE →
Weighers, Graders and Sorters
Weighers, graders and sorters play a crucial role in the UK’s supply chain, ensuring that products meet quality standards before reaching consumers. This career path is perfect for those who enjoy working with their hands and have an eye for detail, offering a blend of physical activity and technical skill. With the rise of automation, there are exciting opportunities for career advancement in this field.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Who hires for this
UnileverA global leader in consumer goods, Unilever offers various roles in quality control and product sorting.TescoOne of the largest supermarket chains in the UK, Tesco employs weighers and sorters in their distribution centres.MorrisonsMorrisons is a major UK supermarket chain that hires weighers and graders for their food production facilities.GreencoreA leading manufacturer of convenience foods, Greencore employs quality control professionals across the UK.ABP Food GroupABP Food Group is a major player in the meat processing industry, hiring weighers and graders for quality assurance.