Agricultural Commodity Grader (Poultry)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a responsible person for grading poultry and egg products in Vernon, Canada. The position requires coordination with plant management and the ability to prepare reports related to grading results. Candidates must be US citizens, pass a background check, and fulfill other government requirements, including training plant personnel to U.S. standards. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with contracts and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must pass a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• Must enroll in Continuous Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Grade poultry and eggs according to standards.
• Coordinate grading activities with plant management.
• Prepare reports related to production data and grading results.
• Train personnel to grade per U.S. standards.
• Ensure product adheres to contracts.

Job description

If selected for this position, you would be responsible for grading the full range of poultry and poultry products and/or shell egg products in the assigned commodity.

Duties

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Designated contact with plant management to coordinate the grading/inspection activities.
• Prepare and maintains a variety of reports related to production data and grading results.
• Examine product to determine adherence with contracts, such as grade, weight, packing and quantity.
• Train selected plant personnel to grade according to U.S. standards.
• Grade different types of poultry and eggs, by applying official standards and regulations.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• May need to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment medical statement and/or exam.
• Prior to an official offer, selectee will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.