Hop Grader: Seasonal Lab Role with Flexible Hours

State of Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Teleworking

PPE provided

Holidays & vacation

Job summary

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) in Yakima, WA, seeks Agricultural Inspector 1s to support the Plant Protection Division. Roles include hop grading and sample analysis, with overtime and up to seven days a week as needed. Starts at Range 36, Step A to L stepping equivalents on an hourly base.

Positions are full-time non-permanent within Plant Protection, with an emphasis on training, USDA compliance, and accurate timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Pass USDA Acts & Regulations plus grader exam.

Responsibilities

• Hop Grading - Compositing and dividing samples, sorting leaf and stem, seed grading per USDA GIPSA requirements.
• Complete required training, take USDA tests and follow state rules for timekeeping.
• Input precise hours worked into PISCES timekeeping system.
• Take the USDA Acts and Regulations Test or Technician test.

Skills

USDA Acts & Regulations

Job description

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) in Yakima, WA, seeks Agricultural Inspector 1s to support the Plant Protection Division. Roles include hop grading and sample analysis, with overtime and up to seven days a week as needed. Starts at Range 36, Step A to L stepping equivalents on an hourly base.

Positions are full-time non-permanent within Plant Protection, with an emphasis on training, USDA compliance, and accurate timekeeping.