Shipping Point Inspector 1

State of Oregon

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About The Position

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for a Shipping Point Inspector 1 position within the Agriculture Services Division. This position supports the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support. Oregon Department of Agriculture – Who we are: At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about what we do here What you’ll be doing: As a Shipping Point Inspector 1, you will be part of the Agriculture Services Division, a group of programs that work together statewide to assist Oregon’s agriculture producers to successfully sell and ship products worldwide. The Shipping Point Inspection (SPI) Program provides a variety of services for the inspection, verification, and certification of Oregon commodities prior to their shipment into US and world commerce channels. These include impartial third-party inspection of product to determine grades of fruits, nuts, and vegetables and implementation of alternative inspection programs where ODA staff collaborate with customers to provide inspections. SPI program staff provide inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agriculture commodities. In this position, you will provide shipping point inspections, phytosanitary inspections, official sampling and witnessing, and other services to assist customers in moving agricultural products. As needed, this position may also conduct other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned. This position is located in the Hermiston Shipping Point District based out of Milton-Freewater, OR. The Shipping Point Inspector 1 is a seasonal part-time position, located in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. This position will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The increase will be effective February 1, 2026, and will be reflected in paychecks beginning March 1, 2026. Click here to view a full description of this position.

Requirements

• One season of experience as a shipping point inspector aide. OR One year of experience in a commercial fruit or vegetable growing, grading, or marketing enterprise.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• To live within 30 miles of Milton-Freewater, OR.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50 – 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of Oregon agriculture and inspection processes.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to obtain or provide information.

Responsibilities

• Provide shipping point inspections
• Provide phytosanitary inspections
• Provide official sampling and witnessing
• Assist customers in moving agricultural products
• Conduct field inspections
• Conduct sample processing
• Conduct surveys for exotic insects or pathogens
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees