Grain Sampler/Weigher
About The Position
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is seeking to fill two (2) on-call, non-permanent Grain Sampler/Weigher positions within the Commodity Inspection Division. This division is responsible for providing unbiased third-party inspections for a wide variety of Washington State agricultural products and assisting agricultural companies in the movement and exporting of their products. The Grain Inspection Program specifically offers sampling, weighing, quality testing, grade inspection, and phytosanitary services for grains and commodities to facilitate grain movement. These services are available 24/7 at inspection offices across the state. This position reports directly to a Grain Inspection Supervisor and involves weighing and certifying grains and commodities, checking conveyances for fitness to load, and drawing samples from various locations, including hazardous areas, using approved equipment. The role also includes performing mycotoxin testing and other analytical tests, such as operating specialized equipment to determine protein content (NIRT) and other quality parameters.
Requirements
- Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license to travel on agency business.
- Must be able to acquire a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
- Must be able to pass background check for Customs and Border Protection to allow boarding of vessels prior to Customs and Border Protection personnel.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience interpreting and applying rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Weigh and certify grains and/or commodities.
- Check ship holds, containers, and other conveyances for fitness to load grains and commodities.
- Work in railroad yards, grain elevators, and other hazardous areas to draw samples of grains and commodities using approved sampling devices.
- Perform mycotoxin testing and other analytical tests as required.
- Operate special grain inspection equipment to determine protein (NIRT) and other testing parameters.
- Sample and weigh grain and other commodities using official scales.
- Weigh, sample, and examine grain and agricultural commodities at mills, shipping points, grain elevators, and other locations.
- Operate testing equipment in a laboratory.
- Work with hopper, platform, dial, and electronic scales to determine weights and make necessary adjustments.
- Record gross and tare weights, compute net weights, and issue Domestic Official Weight Certificates.
- Maintain records and documentation of scale conditions and all weighing activities.
- Obtain samples from railcars, trucks, containers, and other conveyances, moving streams of grain, and vessel holds using standardized sample collection equipment.
- Work in railroad yards and other hazardous areas, opening and closing container doors, recording on sample ticket container condition, identification, seal numbers applied, and other required information.
- Sample, check weigh, and check load shipping containers for compliance with government contracts.
- Sample commodities and grains for inspection and phytosanitary certification.
- Sample grass seed for phytosanitary certification.
- Sample products and/or weigh commodities under directions issued by USDA agencies.
- Drive agency vehicle to perform exams/inspections.
- Conduct protein and mycotoxin testing on grains and commodities.
- Operate specialized grain inspection equipment to determine protein, mycotoxins, falling numbers, dockage, moisture, test weight per bushel, or other mechanical determinations.
- Perform stowage examinations on containers, vessels, and other conveyances for fitness to load grains and commodities.
- Check ship holds, containers, and/or other conveyances to determine fitness for grain cargo and other commodities.
- Issue ship sanitation certificates in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Perform observations of fumigation.
Benefits
- Healthy work/life balance
- Flexible work schedules
- 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
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
