Job Location: New Madrid, MO
Why you’ll love this position:Looking for a flexible job that works around your schedule? Do you work a shift pattern and want another job for your off days? Only want to work 1 or 2 days a week? No problem! The Missouri Department of Agriculture has
flexible schedule, part-time Grain Sampler positions available in Southeast Missouri, based in our New Madrid office.
Employees in this position serve a critical front-line role in the foundation of Missouri’s commodity export market. Employees inspect carriers prior to loading, observe the loading process, and obtain samples of grain to aid in establishing their value. 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 New Madrid, MO, but will have access to a state vehicle for transportation to work sites from there.
Compensation - Base rate of $17.00/hr + 1.5x overtime pay
- +$2.00/hr for hours worked outside of normal business hours
- Paid twice per month
- Paid on-the-job training
Schedule - Multiple positions open immediately
- Flexible scheduling
- Supervisors work with employees based on their availability
- Employees best fit for this position are available to work full days (typically 12-14 hours at a time) and a minimum of 1 day a week
- Receive on-the-job training (no experience is required)
- Inspect barges, railcars, 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
- Perform other related work as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: - At least 18 years old
- Possess a valid Missouri Driver's License
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Special Requirements - Be reliably available for a minimum of 1 full weekday each week; more availability is preferred
- Adapt to variable work schedules that occasionally 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
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
- 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)
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.
This position cannot exceed 1000 hours annually.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.This is a part time non-benefited positionFor benefited positions, the State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
