Plant Inspector jobs in Ohio

Plant Inspector inspects finished products for conformance to specifications using fixed or preset measuring instruments. Checks for irregularities and ensures that final products conform with established tolerance levels for quality and performance. Being a Plant Inspector documents all instances of non-conformance and rejected products in production reports. Prepares required inspection certifications. Additionally, Plant Inspector requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Plant Inspector works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Plant Health Inspector
  • Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
  • Hamilton, OH FULL_TIME
  • Primary Location

    United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County

    Organization

    AgricultureClassified Indicator : ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

    Schedule

    Full-timeWork Hours : 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PMCompensation : $52,936 - $69,950 Based on Qualifications

    Unposting Date

    Mar 3, 2024, 11 : 59 : 00 PM

    Primary Job Skill

    AgricultureTechnical Skills : Agriculture, Plant HealthProfessional Skills : Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Listening, Time ManagementPlant Health Inspector(230009OK)

    Job Duties

    THIS POSITION IS POSTED FOR ODA EMPLOYEES ONLY!

    Compensation : Competitive Salary : $52,936 - $69,950 annually

    Who We Are :

    ODA helps Ohioans in many ways including : supporting agriculture, protecting consumers, safeguarding plants and animals, and conserving natural resources.

    As a cabinet-level agency, we answer to the Governor, and we get a lot of stuff done! Ohio’s food and agriculture industry is huge, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people.

    This success starts on the farm, but these aren’t your great grandpa’s farms! They may have started way back when, but many of Ohio’s more than 70,000 farms are modern, state-of-the-art operations that use technology to maximize production to feed our growing population.

    ODA is located in Reynoldsburg on a beautiful, 158-acre campus. Parking is free and so are the amazing connections you will make with professionals who are known as the best in their field.

    What We Do :

    At ODA, we do a lot that helps a lot of people. That’s a pretty big deal! We make sure the meat and food you eat and the milk you drink is safe.

    We protect farmland and conserve our soil and water resources. We keep Ohio’s plants, crops, and livestock free of pests and disease.

    We house the state’s top food safety lab and serve as a hub for a statewide lab safety system. We make sure you get what you pay for through ensuring accurate weights and measures standards.

    We oversee Ohio’s fairs and make sure the amusement rides you love are safe. As a member of ODA’s family, you’ll be working with a team of the highest caliber, doing work that makes a difference to all Ohioans.

    What You'll Do :

    You don’t have to know a lot about agriculture, you’ll learn that on the job! You just have to have a willingness to learn and a desire to devote your skills to a greater purpose.

    The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Plant Health Inspector position in the Plant Health Division, Plant Pest Control / Invasive Species section, headquartered in Montgomery or Warren County.

    The duties for the Plant Health Inspector position include but are not limited to :

    • Carries outinspection, trapping, sampling and documenting activities of nursery stock producer and dealer facilities, garden centers, greenhouses, retail stores, plant producers, port or shipping hub environs, sawmills, wholesalers, crop fields, orchards, apiary locations forests and / or landscapes in assigned territory for plant pests and invasive species such as Box Tree Moth, Spotted Lanternfly, Spongy Moth, Sudden Oak Death, Asian Longhorned Beetle (, collects data, determines presence or absence and severity of pest, effects on plant viability and corrective measures)
    • Issues phytosanitary certificates
    • Uses a computer, GPS, tablet or other electronic device to conduct data entry and to accurately complete required paperwork and reports in a timely manner (, weekly and monthly work reports, time accounting reports of findings for all inspections completed and related software to perform research and prepares reports , inspection forms, annual county disease compilation ).
    • Conducts inspections and investigations for compliance with relevant laws and regulations of nursery stock (, legally imported / transported) and the beekeeping industry as well as queen rearing apiaries.
    • Carries out regulatory actions such as stop sale, quarantine, seizure, restriction, reporting and eradication of pests
    • Recommends whether applications for license should be granted, restricted or denied
    • Recommends serious bee disease control policies in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 909.04 and ORC 909.18
    • Responds to complaints
    • Reviews inspection paperwork, such as box tree moth inspection reports, apiary inspection reports, disease diagnostic forms, spongy moth trapping data, pest survey data for summarizing and quality assurance purposes
    • Assists in coordinating activities of seasonal or project trappers and surveyors in exotic pest programs
    • Assists in the enforcement and monitoring of federal regulations regarding quarantine / exotic pests
    • Collects evidence for enforcement of plant health regulations and laws and follows procedures on communicating this information to management
    • Participates in implementation of emergency programs to eradicate, suppress and slow spread of an introduction of an invasive pest population
    • Conducts field surveys to determine life stages of species and surveys for damage
    • Conducts prep work and monitoring for pest control measures such as pesticide applications, fumigations, etc.
    • Performs public relations duties and furnishes information to public : makes presentations to specialized audiences and the public
    • Testifies at hearings and court proceedings as a subject matter expert
    • Provides timely and professional responses to requests for information from the general public via phone, email, or other forms of communication as assigned
    • Represents the Department attending technical trainings, meetings, workshops, seminars, and by interacting with other governmental agencies such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Homeland Security (HS) and / or Customs and Border Patrol.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned within the Plant Health Division programs and / or other Department of Agriculture divisions
    • Attends and participates in program and / or technical training
    • Participates in meetings

    This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members.

    All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

    What’s in it for you :

    At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

    For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes :

    Medical Coverage

    Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

    Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance, Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

    Time Away From Work and Work / Life Balance

    Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

    11 paid holidays per year

    Childbirth / Adoption leave

    Maternity benefits available to enrolled state employees

    The State of Ohio is expanding maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options.

    Prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.

    Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include :

    Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.

    Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).

    Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.

    Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.

    Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures / treatments directly related to maternity.

    Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (, morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.

    Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care will be covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.

    Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

    OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.

    The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

    Deferred Compensation

    The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

    Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

    Qualifications

    Completion of undergraduate core coursework in agricultural field (, agronomy, biology, horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, environmental science) AND 1 year experience in agricultural field commensurate with duties to be performed as described on the approved position description on file AND 3 months experience in operation of personal computer AND valid driver’s license -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

    • Knowledge of entomology, zoology, botany, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, plant pathology, horticulture, or agriculture, or related field of study;
    • state & federal laws, rules & regulations (, plant pest inspection, quarantine & eradication*, manufacture, storage & use of pesticides & fertilizers, phyto-sanitary certification regulations & standards, grain warehousing, feed & seed);
    • public relations; human relations; interviewing; bookkeeping*; inventory control*; grain warehouse storage methods; algebra;
    • geometry; accounting; (GPS) devices *; operation of personal computer / laptop & related software (, ExamHand); use of inspection tools (, magnifying glasses, collection tweezers, aerial digital sketch pads, pruners, saws, staple guns;
    • topographical compass; binoculars; acreage measuring device); use of biological sampling kits; use of weather sampling kits;

    use of first aid kits; operation of slide projector; operation of 2-way radio; operation of digital camera*; operation of a motor vehicle.

    • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports;
    • use research methods in gathering data; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; proofread technical materials, recognize errors & make corrections;
    • answer routine inquiries from public; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; cooperate with co-workers on group assignments;
    • assist with training & mentoring of seasonal workers & new employees; stand, walk & bend to perform inspections; demonstrate dexterity to use hands & feet skillfully (, expose insects);
    • demonstrate agility to climb over & around logs piles, lumber stacks, tree limbs, briars, foliage & brush; hike up & down hills carrying back pack & supplies;

    climb to heights of 130 feet; demonstrate strength to lift up to 50 lbs.

    Developed after employment.

    If you require an accommodation for the interview process, please notify the assigned recruiter.

    Unusual Working Conditions :

    Works outside exposed to varying weather conditions; exposed to machinery, dirt and dust, animal filth; climbs heights of up to 130 feet;

    exposed to insects and subject to insect stings, ticks and poison ivy; requires overnight travel; exposed to seed treatment and insecticides.

    Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment :

    Must obtain federal credentials commensurate with program area to be assigned as per approved position description on file (, USEPA, FIFRA, FDA, USDA ACO.)

    Must obtain USDA phytosanitary certificate.

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Quality Assurance Inspector - Plant 2
  • Union Tank Car Company - UTLX
  • Marion, OH FULL_TIME
  • Who We Are: The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Ha...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
  • US Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
  • Cleveland, OH FULL_TIME
  • Duties OIG's Office of Investigations (OI) investigates potential crimes and civil violations of law involving VA programs and operations committed by VA employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and oth...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Construction Superintendent - Traveling
  • Food Plant Engineering, LLC
  • Cincinnati, OH FULL_TIME
  • Opportunity for a Construction Superintendent (Traveling) to oversee the construction and installation of food production facilities across the country. The ideal candidate should have excellent proje...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Construction Superintendent - Traveling
  • Food Plant Engineering, LLC
  • Hyde Park, OH FULL_TIME
  • Opportunity for a Construction Superintendent (Traveling) to oversee the construction and installation of food production facilities across the country. The ideal candidate should have excellent proje...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Warehouse Associate
  • Procter & Gamble | Plant Technician
  • Union, OH OTHER
  • Updated Job Description as of 2/20/2024Starting pay is $21.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift adder on 2nd shift, and $1.50 shift adder if working 3rd shift. Please note that the following summary provides ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Inspector, Packing
  • PROAMPAC
  • Portland, OR
  • Provide quality checks on all production materials Communicate any quality issues with machine operators Check samples e...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Renewables Plant Construction Manager
  • ANOTECH USA
  • Construction Manager We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Construction Manager with a strong background in in...
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Asphalt Plant Inspector - West Palm Beach
  • Tetra Tech, Inc.
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Thermal Process Specialist (REMOTE/HYBRID)
  • Conagra Brands, Inc.
  • Omaha, NE
  • We are looking for a Senior Thermal Process Specialist to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. You may also be remote but p...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Worker
  • LaborMAX
  • Frankfort, IN
  • Warehouse Worker / Quality Inspectors work in manufacturing plants, warehouses, or other locations where our customer's ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Supervisor
  • Kraft Heinz Company
  • Fremont, OH
  • Job Description Essential Functions & Responsibilities Actively engaged support in planning, defining, and directing the...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist
  • HRP Associates, Inc.
  • Clifton Park, NY
  • HRP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist with 4 to 7 years experience to support our t...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Control Assurance Technician (Plant Inspector)
  • Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.
  • Olympia, WA
  • About Crown: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the desig...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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