Apple Grader/Inspector #W0076
About The Position
The Division of Commodity Services – Fruit and Vegetable Services program is seeking part-time personnel to perform contract and non-contract inspections of fresh apples and process apples. The selected candidate will also support seasonal employees hired during peak harvest periods. While the main apple inspection office is located in Stephens City, the selected candidate will also physically work in and around Winchester, Front Royal, and Mt. Jackson. If available, a state vehicle may be provided for business use only. If a personal vehicle is used, reimbursement for mileage will be provided according to agency policy. Other primary duties required from this position include: scheduling and performing on-site inspection, sampling, grading, and certifying fresh apples for defects, size, lot certification, and other requirements of the U.S. Grade Standard for export, as well as for processing. The selected applicant will contribute to the maintenance and accountability for federal audit by updating the master file containing serially numbered documents, records, and correspondence. The individual will be responsible for data compilation and report generation in areas of certificate accountability, inventory control, and billings, coordinating the flow of information within strict time constraints between the Stephens City Office and the Richmond Office. This position is paid on an hourly basis; is limited to working 1500 hours per year beginning each May; and does not include benefits.
Requirements
- Some knowledge of agriculture and/or the apple industry is helpful.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret rules, regulations, contracts, and/or procedures.
- Prepare written documents/reports.
- Negotiate or troubleshoot complex issues.
- Work successfully in a team environment.
- Work successfully independently.
- Efficiently communicate orally with individuals and groups.
- Provide excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, holidays, weekends, etc.
- Ability to perform work tasks requiring lifting approximately 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time while enduring fall and winter cold conditions.
- Ability to visually inspect products.
- Must have or be eligible to maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety.
- Must have reliable transportation to work.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a packing house or warehouse providing quality control.
- Familiarity with line production practice in a processing facility.
Responsibilities
- Perform contract and non-contract inspections of fresh apples and process apples.
- Support seasonal employees hired during peak harvest periods.
- Schedule and perform on-site inspection, sampling, grading, and certifying fresh apples for defects, size, lot certification, and other requirements of the U.S. Grade Standard for export, as well as for processing.
- Contribute to the maintenance and accountability for federal audit by updating the master file containing serially numbered documents, records, and correspondence.
- Responsible for data compilation and report generation in areas of certificate accountability, inventory control, and billings.
- Coordinate the flow of information within strict time constraints between the Stephens City Office and the Richmond Office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
