Tasks & work activities — timber trader

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 13-1021.00 (Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products).

Task statements

[Core] Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
[Core] Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
[Core] Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
[Core] Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
[Core] Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
[Core] Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
[Supplemental] Examine or test crops or products to estimate their value, determine their grade, or locate any evidence of disease or insect damage.
[Supplemental] Coordinate or direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and maintaining records.
[Supplemental] Calculate applicable government grain quotas.
[Supplemental] Sell supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizers, or insecticides, arranging for loans or financing as necessary.
[Supplemental] Estimate land production possibilities, surveying property and studying factors such as crop rotation history, soil fertility, or irrigation facilities.
[Supplemental] Advise farm groups or growers on land preparation or livestock care techniques that will maximize the quantity and quality of production.