Agricultural Inspector jobs in West Chester, PA

Agricultural Inspector inspects and ensures conformance to quality standards using written specifications. May require 5 years experience in Agricultural Inspection and a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being an Agricultural Inspector applies wide range of concepts, practices, and procedures within a specific field of specialization. Works under minimum supervision. Additionally, Agricultural Inspector assignments are broad and complex in nature. Typically reports to a manager or head of the unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Agricultural Commodity Inspector I
  • DelDOT
  • Dover, DE FULL_TIME
  • Introduction

    Summary Statement

    This is entry level commodity inspection work. The incumbent will provide state-wide relief work in poultry plants and an egg plant.

    The majority of work will be at various poultry plants in Sussex County.

    Essential Functions

    Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

    Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

    • Conducts inspection of commodities such as poultry, eggs, or fruits and vegetables to determine compliance with a variety of contractor or USDA standards such as grade, weight, quantity and packaging, and makes final grade determination.
    • Inspects, samples, tests, and grades commodities using standard inspection techniques; grades poultry including whole birds, drum, legs, wings, breast, and boneless skinless products to include marinated products, antibiotic free claims, and organic claims;

    considering factors such as fleshing, finish, freedom from defects, age, weight and other conditions. Examines eggs for weight, color, soundness, texture of shell, absence of defects, clarity of yolk outline and clarity and firmness of albumen.

    • Prepares and issues certification of products for both international and national distribution.
    • Monitors food safety controls such as sanitation, processing and storage conditions; communicates issues immediately to supervisor and / or management.
    • Verifies store specifications on labeling which includes expiration dates, product codes, dates for compliance, and ensures appropriate labels are applied.
    • Enforces federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and resolves issues within the range of normal plant activities involving grading / inspection determinations and operating problems.
    • Interprets and applies technical standards, rules, and regulations; explains and defends all grade and inspection determinations and coordinates grading services with plant production activities.
    • Cooperates with federal agencies, official state organizations and agencies, and other State representatives on matters related to agricultural inspection and grading.
    • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with plant personnel, retailers, farmers, and facility management.
    • Utilizes computers to enter information and prepare a variety of reports and records such as plant production data, grading results, certificates issued and other administrative records.
    • Provides technical information and assistance to representatives of the Attorney General's Office as well as the Inspector General's Office in preparing court cases and testifying.

    Job Requirements

    JOB REQUIREMENTS for Agricultural Commodity Inspector I

    Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

    • Knowledge of inspecting agricultural commodities such as poultry, eggs, or fruits and vegetables.
    • Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.
    • Knowledge of record keeping.
    • Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
    • Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve / inquire and report on data.
    • Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
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Agricultural Commodity Inspector I
  • State of Delaware - AGR/Agriculture
  • Dover, DE PART_TIME
  • Introduction Summary StatementThis is entry level commodity inspection work.�The incumbent will provide state-wide relief work in poultry plants and an egg plant. The majority of work will be at vario...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Conservation Agricultural Engineer
  • County of Chester
  • Kennett, PA FULL_TIME
  • The person chosen for this position will participate in regional, state, and federal conservation programs and trainings and will provide technical support to staff as related to agriculture, erosion ...
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Conservation Agricultural Engineer
  • Ag Jobs
  • Kennett, PA FULL_TIME
  • Location : Kennett Square, PAJob Type: Full Time, ExemptJob Number: 02681Department: Conservation DistrictDivision: Chester Cty Conservation DistOpening Date: 02/15/2024Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Agricultural Sales Administrator
  • Atlantic Tractor LLC
  • Oxford, PA FULL_TIME
  • About us:Atlantic Tractor is a leading John Deere Agricultural, Residential, and Commercial Equipment Dealership with 18 locations. We are committed to providing top-notch service and high quality pro...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Construction Inspector
  • Kleinfelder Inc
  • Castle, DE FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionCentury Engineering, LLC, a Kleinfelder Company, is a multidisciplinary professional services firm offering a broad range of services to include consulting, engineering, environmental, ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Produce Manager
  • Quest Talent Solutions
  • Secane, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Produce Manager JOB TITLE: Produce Manager SALARY: $22.90 - $29/hour (Equivalent to $47,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Irrigation Laborer (Starting at $18/hr)>
  • BrightView
  • Norristown, PA
  • BrightView - JobID: 13897449 [Building Maintenance] As an Irrigation Laborer at BrightView, you'll: Prefabricate sub-ass...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Life and Health Ins Rep - State Farm Agent Team
  • DIMPLE ABRAHAM MYERS INS AGCY INC
  • New Castle, DE
  • Job Description Job Description Our Mission is to establish personal relationships with our customers to help them under...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Agricultural Field Specialist (Agronomist) - Greater Harrisburg Area
  • Synagro
  • Lansdale, PA
  • Description Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • Browns Super Stores Inc.
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Description Job Description The Produce Manager reports to the Store Director and is responsible for overseeing the ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Welding Laser Sales Specialist - Northeast United States
  • ITW
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Company Description Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, sol...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tree Climber II/Tree Crew Foreman
  • City of Wilmington, DE
  • Wilmington, DE
  • PRIMARY FUNCTION * Supervise staff and temporary employees as assigned to the Tree Crew. Lead the work teams engaged in ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Introduction: Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular an...
  • 3/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

West Chester is a borough and the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 18,461 at the 2010 census. Much of the West Chester University of Pennsylvania North Campus and the Chester County government are located within the borough. The center of town is located at the intersection of Market and High Streets. West Goshen Township borders West Chester to the north, south, and east, while East Bradford Township borders West Chester to the west. The borough straddles the Brandywine Creek and Chester Creek watersheds. It is located 25 mile...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Agricultural Inspector jobs
$42,273 to $64,347
West Chester, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.0% from a year ago

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