Grain Sampler/Weigher

State of Washington • Clark County – Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is hiring three on-call, non-permanent Grain Sampler/Weigher positions in Vancouver, Washington, within its Commodity Inspection Division. The Grain Inspection Program provides sampling, weighing, quality testing, grade inspection, and phytosanitary services to support the movement of grain and other commodities. Services are available on request 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Union and report directly to a Grain Inspection Supervisor.

The role weighs and certifies grains and commodities; collects samples using approved equipment; checks ship holds, containers, and other conveyances for fitness to load; and works in railroad yards, grain elevators, laboratories, and other potentially hazardous areas. Duties also include operating specialized testing equipment, conducting mycotoxin and protein tests, maintaining inspection and weighing records, performing stowage examinations, and driving an agency vehicle to conduct exams and inspections. The typical starting pay range is $19.12–$24.71 per hour, depending on the step and applicable job-related factors.

Requirements

• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license for agency business.
• Must be able to acquire a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to pass a Customs and Border Protection background check to allow boarding of vessels before Customs and Border Protection personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting and applying rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, sample, and examine grain and agricultural commodities at mills, shipping points, grain elevators, and other locations.
• Operate laboratory testing equipment and official scales, including hopper, platform, dial, and electronic scales; make necessary adjustments, record gross and tare weights, calculate net weights, and issue Domestic Official Weight Certificates.
• Maintain records and documentation of scale conditions and weighing activities.
• Collect samples from railcars, trucks, containers, moving grain streams, vessel holds, and other conveyances using standardized sampling equipment.
• Work in railroad yards and other hazardous areas; open and close container doors and record container condition, identification, seal numbers, and other required information on sample tickets.
• Sample, check weigh, and inspect shipping containers for compliance with government contracts.
• Collect samples of grains, commodities, and grass seed for inspection and phytosanitary certification, and sample or weigh products under directions from USDA agencies.
• Drive an agency vehicle to conduct examinations and inspections.
• Conduct protein and mycotoxin testing and operate specialized equipment to determine protein, mycotoxins, falling numbers, dockage, moisture, test weight per bushel, and other mechanical determinations as required.
• Perform stowage examinations of containers, vessels, and other conveyances to determine fitness to load grain and commodities.
• Check ship holds, containers, and other conveyances for fitness to carry grain cargo and commodities; issue ship sanitation certificates in compliance with state and federal regulations and observe fumigation.

Benefits

• Healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules and teleworking.
• Dependent Care Assistance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Tuition Waiver.
• Deferred Compensation.
• Employee Recognition Leave.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Vacation and leave accruals.
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the agency.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed