Dairy Inspection Sampler - Dairy Inspector 1

About the role

This position is a remote worker position which is defined as, an employee who, as a condition of their appointment, has their home or alternative location as the assigned work location, works permanently from that location, and does not have an agency permanent/principal work location. This incumbent must be available for daily travel and occasional overnight travel or out of State travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Sample milk and dairy products across the state in compliance with State Statutes, rules and policies to ensure safe and wholesome milk and dairy products for the consumer and to assist in maintaining interstate markets for Minnesota’s Dairy Industry.
• Drive to various locations for inspections, including dairy farms, dairy plants, and truck tanks.
• Make judgment decisions, manage time, schedule job responsibilities, and maintain accurate and detailed records and reports.
• Communicate effectively with the public and dairy industry personnel.
• Operate basic computer applications to enter data, write reports, and correspond with industry.
• Drive, walk on uneven surfaces, work in all extremes of weather, and perform sedentary office work.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience working in dairy farm or related field, dairy or food plant in production, dairy or food quality laboratory, dairy or food sampling field or other employment related to the preceding list.
• A bachelor's degree in agricultural science, animal or dairy, food technology or other closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Proficient in basic computer applications.
• Active/valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from and accredited institution in agricultural science, animal or dairy, food technology or other closely related field.
• More than two years' experience performing dairy or food inspections for a government agency.
• Awareness of State and Federal laws and regulations as they apply to dairy plants.
• Experience working with the public in a government enforcement capacity.

Skills

• Ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$25.67 - $37.26 / hourly

Schedule

Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.