Commodity Grader I

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Rowan County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 31200 - 52000

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Commodity Grader I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC04

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

The Cooperative Grading Service a collaborative program between the USDA and the NC Department of Agriculture plays a vital role in supporting the states fruit vegetable and peanut industries. Through impartial inspections and standardized grading we help ensure fair trade accurate settlements and consistent quality across the marketplace. Were seeking a dedicated F&V Inspector to join our team. Youll work alongside a Federal Market Inspector assisting with sample collection and grading fresh market produce according to USDA specifications. Your work directly impacts food quality and consumer trust across NC. As food safety and security become increasingly important our inspectors are expected to uphold the highest standards of personal hygiene and sanitation especially when working in processing plants.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31200 - $52000

Must have normal color vision.
Knowledge of workplace safety.
Experience or knowledge in a fruits and vegetable related field.
Ability to Acquire a U.S.D.A. License to inspect Fruits and Vegetables thru provided training.
Ability to follow department safety guidelines and industry safety rules of the processing plant to which assigned.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions aviation safety-sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilots License or a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug positions requiring a Commercial Drivers License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of closely related work experience such as commodity grading farming quality control working in a processing plant in the area of assignment food service grocery and manufacturing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification: Ability to obtain licensure by USDA for commodities grader; possession of a valid state drivers license.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew

Recruiter Email:

AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleCommodity Grader I (S)Position NumberGradeNC04About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; prot...