F & V Commodity Grader III
About The Position
The Cooperative Grading Service, under an Agreement between the USDA and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, administers a program to provide an impartial basis for the fruit, vegetable, and peanut industry to buy, sell, trade, and make settlements on various products throughout the state. The main duties of this position will be the Farmer Stock and Milled Peanut area supervisor. This position will recruit, train, and supervise permanent and/or temporary employees assigned to various commodity assignments. The incumbent will also assist in farmer stock peanut school and other commodity training classes as needed.
Requirements
- Knowledge of industrial workplace safety.
- Must be licensed to grade and have experience in Farmer’s Stock and Milled Peanut Grading.
- Must have normal color vision.
- Ability to follow department safety guidelines and industry safety rules of the processing plant to which assigned.
- Ability to satisfy all requirements and obtain USDA licensure to grade fruit, vegetables, and peanuts.
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of closely related work experience including two years of experience in grading the commodities of the plant or station to which assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to obtain licensure by USDA for commodities grader.
- Possession of a valid state driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and supervise permanent and/or temporary employees assigned to various commodity assignments.
- Assist in farmer stock peanut school and other commodity training classes as needed.
Benefits
- State Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
