Grain Inspection Worker - Platte City, MO

Job Description

Job Location:
Platte City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection and Warehousing Division has a
flexible schedule,
part-time
Grain Inspection Worker position in
Platte City
, MO.
Employees in this position serve a critical front-line role in the foundation of Missouri’s grain market. Employees inspect carriers prior to loading of grain, obtain grain samples and perform basic technician functions in order to aid in establishing the value of that grain. The work of this position is primarily in the field (at grain loading sites), but does have some in-office duties.
Employees in this position are expected to have reliable transportation to the office in
Platte City
, MO, but will have access to a state vehicle for transportation to work sites from there.
***Temporary location*** - This position is permanently located in Platte City. However, the Platte City office is currently under construction and expected to be completed January 2027. Employees hired in this position prior to the office opening will be required to travel to either St. Joseph, MO or Raytown, MO in the meantime.
Compensation:
Base rate of
$18.25/hr. + 1.5x overtime pay
+$4.00/hr.
for hours worked outside of normal business hours
+$5.00/hr.
for qualifying work on shuttle trains
Paid twice per month
Paid on-the-job training
Schedule:
Multiple positions
open immediately
Flexible scheduling
options available; supervisors work with employees based on their availability
Many shifts are typically between 6 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday with extended hours and weekends common through peak season (fall harvest)

Receive on-the-job training in the FGIS grain sampling and technician procedures
Inspect railcars, containers, barges, trucks and/or other carriers to ensure they are in proper condition for loading and free from leaks, odors and infestation
Obtain representative samples of grain
Observe and verify the weighing of carriers by grain company employees
Complete work records legibly, accurately, and efficiently
Maintain vehicles, sampling and lab equipment, and work environments properly
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, grain businesses, others in the grain trade and the general public
Perform other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Possess a valid state-issued Driver's License
Possess a high school diploma or GED/equivalent (Work experience may be substituted for deficiency in the required education)
At least 18 years old
Physical Considerations:
Employees in this position must be able to:
Regularly work in a grain elevator environment
that may include factors such as loud noise, foul air, grain dust, inclement weather, extreme heights and moving machinery
Regularly
work in enclosed spaces
(shipping containers) for short periods to inspect the carrier for damage
Regularly
work in outdoor or semi-outdoor environments for extended periods
Distinguish subtle differences in color
Detect subtle changes in odor
Occasionally work from heights, including the ability to climb stairs and ladders
Frequently lift a minimum of 15 pounds, and occasionally lift 50 pounds to a height of five feet with reasonable accommodations
Sit or stand for extended periods (several hours)
Special Requirements
Adapt to variable work schedules that include nights, weekends and holidays, and that are subject to change with little notice
Have consistent & reliable means of communication (mobile phone)
Have consistent & reliable means of transportation, including occasionally in inclement weather
Ability to obtain USDA/FGIS licenses to sample and process grain within established timeframes
Employees in this position
may
be ineligible for hire if they, their spouse, their minor children, or any relative immediately residing in their household is employed by or otherwise receives direct or indirect financial consideration from any grain elevator or warehouse, or engage in the merchandising, storage, commercial transportation, or other commercial handling of grain.
If applicable, this relationship must be disclosed prior to hire.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

This position cannot exceed 1000 hours annually.
THIS IS A PART-TIME NON-BENEFITED POSITION

Notice to Applicants:
The Missouri Department Agriculture is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
hr@mda.mo.gov