Agriculture Services Laborer

State of Oregon•Hermiston, OR

3d•$3,515 - $4,124•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for multiple Agriculture Services Laborer positions within the Agriculture Services Division, located in the Hermiston Shipping Point District. These positions support the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support. At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Agriculture Services Laborer, you will be part of the Agriculture Services Division, a group of programs that work together statewide to assist Oregon’s agriculture producers to successfully sell and ship products worldwide. The Shipping Point Inspection (SPI) Program provides a variety of services for the inspection, verification, and certification of Oregon commodities prior to their shipment into US and world commerce channels. These include impartial third-party inspection of product to determine grades of fruits, nuts, and vegetables and implementation of alternative inspection programs where ODA staff collaborate with customers to provide inspections. SPI program staff provide inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agriculture commodities. In this position, you will sort and grade commodities, working in a warehouse or processing plant to assist customers in moving agricultural products. As needed, this position may also assist with other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned. This position is located in the Hermiston Shipping Point District based out of Hermiston, OR. The Agriculture Services Laborer is a seasonal part-time position, located within the Hermiston Shipping Point District in Hermiston, Oregon.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
Have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to regularly lift objects 50-60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of agriculture, horticulture, plant pathology, agronomy, or related experience.
Experience with inspection, laboratory testing, and/or plant disease identification.
Knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to obtain or provide information.
Adherence to established protocols, safety standards, and ethical conduct when representing the agency.

Responsibilities

Sort and grade commodities.
Work in a warehouse or processing plant to assist customers in moving agricultural products.
Assist with other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned.