Shell Egg Grader- Part-Time- Great Falls
About The Position
This position is a part-time Department of Livestock, Egg Shell Grader that will perform necessary inspection services at the Wilcox Farms/ Montana Egg, LLC plant in Great Falls, Montana. This position will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, however hours may be increased as needed to provide coverage and services. The incumbent is responsible for grading shell egg products in the assigned facility. Egg grading is the grouping of eggs into lots having similar characteristics as to quality, weight or color. The incumbent will take sample grades of eggs to determine if the eggs are eligible to be packed in cartons bearing the USDA grade shield. Voluntary egg grading and certification services are administered by the Poultry Programs, Grading Branch of USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Services. Grading and certification is performed by USDA-licensed graders. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the United States is the largest producer and exporter of eggs and egg products. Grading according to USDA uniform standards and certification will aide Montana egg producers in the marketing and distribution of their product.
Requirements
- Must apply and submit required application materials through the State Of Montana Careers Website at Statecareers.mt.gov.
- Emotional maturity and communication skills to maintain relationships and deal with plant management, employees and the general public in a regulatory capacity.
- Willingness and ability to complete work independently and without supervision.
- Ability to effectively use standard office equipment, programs and computers.
- Ability to accurately fill out reports.
- Two years' experience in the livestock industry.
- Demonstrated reliability and high standards of ethics and conduct on the job.
- Successful completion of approved USDA training course and passing all USDA – Licensed Egg Grader testing and certification requirements is required within 6 weeks of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience providing egg inspection services in a regulatory environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs physical and visual inspection of eggs.
- Monitors egg plant processing operations.
- Prepares and maintains reports and records.
- Maintain relationships with plant management and employees.
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid vacation, sick leave and Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunities and room for professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
