Produce Inspector II - Fryeburg - 0314

Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry • Fryeburg, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is investigative and protective services work in inspecting a variety of agricultural commodities for a variety of grades at multiple shipping points and performing certification and harmonization audits. Work includes auditing farmers/growers and inspecting a variety of agricultural products. Positions in this classification are expected to provide routing training and guidance to new and less experienced inspectors. Work is performed under general supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• two (2) years’ experience in the field of agriculture and/or experience grading, marketing, food processing, laboratory testing, quality assurance, process control application, or inspecting agricultural commodities.
• Federal (USDA)/State Inspector/Auditor License for products being inspected or audited.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated agricultural experience in produce processing.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing individual food safety/operation plans and administrative records
• Interviewing employees
• Completing and issuing inspection certificates
• Inspecting common carrier equipment
• Providing technical assistance
• Gathering and submitting information

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
• Health Insurance Premium Credit
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
• Parental leave – forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED