Dairy Safety & Compliance Inspector

South Dakota AG; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks an Agriculture Program Specialist within the Livestock Services Program in Sioux Falls/Brookings, SD. The role focuses on dairy plant inspections to ensure safe, compliant milk and milk product production and interstate shipment.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, reviewing pasteurization units, and enforcing state and federal dairy regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to obtain a milk sampler license within the first six months.
• HACCP, PCQI, and food safety certifications are desirable but not required.
• Education or experience related to Dairy Manufacturing or Dairy Production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect dairy processing plants to ensure safe interstate shipment of milk and milk products.
• Regulatory inspection of dairy processing facilities, pasteurization equipment, milk trucks, and samplers.
• Review dairy processing equipment and PMO/USDA compliance; enforce regulations when needed.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager on serious inspection findings leading to enforcement actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Dairy Manufacturing/Production background

Job description

South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks an Agriculture Program Specialist within the Livestock Services Program in Sioux Falls/Brookings, SD. The role focuses on dairy plant inspections to ensure safe, compliant milk and milk product production and interstate shipment.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, reviewing pasteurization units, and enforcing state and federal dairy regulations.