Remote Dairy Inspector: Food Safety & Compliance

Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Minnesota; Remote; USD 74,758,000 - 108,661,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks a Dairy Inspector to enforce state statutes, inspect farms and dairy facilities, and help ensure the safety and wholesomeness of Minnesota's dairy products. Responsibilities include inspection, sampling, investigations, and regulatory work.

This is a remote worker position within the State of Minnesota, with a day shift and travel to Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, and McLeod counties. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a dairy or food plant production, quality control, sanitation, dairy field representation, or on a dairy farm.
• Knowledge of milk and its components sufficient to understand pricing, quality and product standards.
• Technical knowledge of milk production/processing principles to evaluate equipment, sanitation, and processing procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Active/valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce State Statutes, rules, and policies for the Dairy Division to ensure safe dairy products and protect interstate markets.
• Conduct inspections, sampling, investigations, and other regulatory work.
• Remote worker position within Minnesota; travel to assigned counties as required.

Skills

Dairy experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural science or related field

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks a Dairy Inspector to enforce state statutes, inspect farms and dairy facilities, and help ensure the safety and wholesomeness of Minnesota's dairy products. Responsibilities include inspection, sampling, investigations, and regulatory work.

This is a remote worker position within the State of Minnesota, with a day shift and travel to Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, and McLeod counties. A valid driver's license is required.