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On-Call Grain Sampler/Weigher - (Kalama | Longview)
GovernmentJobs.com, Longview, Washington, United States, 98632
Grain Sampler/Weigher
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities from ensuring food safety to environmental protection touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad. The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. The Opportunity: The Grain Inspection Program provides sampling, weighing, quality testing, grade inspection, and phytosanitary services for grains and commodities following USDA and WSDA regulations. The Grain Sampler/Weigher certifies and weighs grains and/or commodities. These positions check ship holds, containers, and/or other conveyances for fitness to load grain/commodities. These positions work in railroad yards, grain elevators and other hazardous areas to draw samples of grain/commodities by means of approved sampling devices. WSDA is recruiting multiple on-call non-permanent Grain Sampler/Weighers within the Commodity Inspection Division. These positions are located in Kalama and Longview, Washington. The work schedule for these positions may include rotating or alternative shift schedules, extended shifts, early starts and overtime to meet business needs. These positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Union. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary for this position is: $18.75 - $24.23 hourly. Duties
Some of the various responsibilities within these roles: Weigh, sample and examine grain and agricultural commodities at mills, shipping points, grain elevators and other locations. Operate testing equipment in a laboratory. Sample, check weighs, and check loads shipping containers for compliance with government contracts. Sample commodities and grain for inspection and phytosanitary certification, sample grass seed for phytosanitary certification, sample products and/or weighs commodities under directions issued by USDA agencies, such as the Agricultural Marketing Service or Farm Service Agency. Conduct protein and mycotoxin testing on grains and commodities. Operate specialized grain inspection equipment to determine protein, mycotoxins, falling numbers, dockage, moisture, test weight per bushel, or other mechanical determinations as required using specially approved testing equipment, computers, and procedures. Perform stowage examinations on containers, vessels, and other conveyances for fitness to load grains and commodities. Check ship holds, containers and/or other conveyances to determine fitness for grain cargo and other commodities; issues ship sanitation certificates in compliance with state and federal regulations, performs observations of fumigation. Qualifications
Required: Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license to travel on agency business. Must be able to acquire a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Must be able to pass background check for Customs and Border Protection to allow boarding of vessels prior to Customs and Border Protection personnel. Preferred/Desired: Experience interpreting and applying rules and regulations. Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities from ensuring food safety to environmental protection touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad. The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. The Opportunity: The Grain Inspection Program provides sampling, weighing, quality testing, grade inspection, and phytosanitary services for grains and commodities following USDA and WSDA regulations. The Grain Sampler/Weigher certifies and weighs grains and/or commodities. These positions check ship holds, containers, and/or other conveyances for fitness to load grain/commodities. These positions work in railroad yards, grain elevators and other hazardous areas to draw samples of grain/commodities by means of approved sampling devices. WSDA is recruiting multiple on-call non-permanent Grain Sampler/Weighers within the Commodity Inspection Division. These positions are located in Kalama and Longview, Washington. The work schedule for these positions may include rotating or alternative shift schedules, extended shifts, early starts and overtime to meet business needs. These positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Union. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary for this position is: $18.75 - $24.23 hourly. Duties
Some of the various responsibilities within these roles: Weigh, sample and examine grain and agricultural commodities at mills, shipping points, grain elevators and other locations. Operate testing equipment in a laboratory. Sample, check weighs, and check loads shipping containers for compliance with government contracts. Sample commodities and grain for inspection and phytosanitary certification, sample grass seed for phytosanitary certification, sample products and/or weighs commodities under directions issued by USDA agencies, such as the Agricultural Marketing Service or Farm Service Agency. Conduct protein and mycotoxin testing on grains and commodities. Operate specialized grain inspection equipment to determine protein, mycotoxins, falling numbers, dockage, moisture, test weight per bushel, or other mechanical determinations as required using specially approved testing equipment, computers, and procedures. Perform stowage examinations on containers, vessels, and other conveyances for fitness to load grains and commodities. Check ship holds, containers and/or other conveyances to determine fitness for grain cargo and other commodities; issues ship sanitation certificates in compliance with state and federal regulations, performs observations of fumigation. Qualifications
Required: Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license to travel on agency business. Must be able to acquire a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Must be able to pass background check for Customs and Border Protection to allow boarding of vessels prior to Customs and Border Protection personnel. Preferred/Desired: Experience interpreting and applying rules and regulations. Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.